Each month the Kitchens of SkyCity Adelaide participate in the KitchenSAFE program.
We’ve asked dynamic podcast hosts Blake and Chloe to review each month’s team talk from an outside perspective. They break down the messages as they read them, they discuss their thoughts on the key points and how they might be applied in a busy kitchen environment.
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January
This month Blake and Chloe review the importance of fire safety in the kitchen. Fire extinguishers, fire exits, electrical safety, and grease trap maintenance.
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February
KitchenSAFE dives into the need for sharp knives to minimise accidents and stable cutting boards for stability. Blake and Chloe talk about important controls like cut proof-gloves.
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March
Electrical safety is the focus for this month. Join Blake and Chloe for a discussion on all things electrical in the kitchen, including maintenance, test and tag and isolation.
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April
The KitchenSAFE team talk this month emphasizes the importance of implementing good ergonomic practices in the workplace, including proper storage, workstation design, and lifting aids. Blake also shares his own experiences around safe (or unsafe!) lifting.
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May
Chemical handling and storage practices are the focus areas of Blake and Chloe’s deep dive into KitchenSAFE this month. Listen in as they discuss their thoughts on the team talk, including food safety and contamination potential when handling chemicals.
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June
This month burns, or avoiding burns specifically is the topic. It’s something no chef wants, but most are all to familiar with. Chloe and Blake break down this months team talk and dive into how to prevent and respond to burns.
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July
The Director of Kitchens at SkyCity this month tells us about how we can all work to prevent slips, trips, and falls in the kitchen through the KitchenSAFE team talk. Blake and Chloe discuss surfaces, footwear and checks that get carried out.
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August
While we hope it never happens we all need to be prepared for emergencies. This month Blake and Chloe dive deep into the August KitchenSAFE document including evacuation drills, first aid and emergency procedures
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September
A topic not talked about enough in modern workplaces, this month Chloe and Blake dive in head on into mental health and impacts in commercial kitchens. They discuss some of the supports and resources KitchenSAFE talks to.
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October
The condition of tools and equipment is crucial not only for operational efficiency but also for the health and safety of staff. This month we talk all things maintenance in a busy kitchen environment.
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November
The program this month takes us into the world of housekeeping. Including waste management, spill clean up and general cleanliness. A simple topic, but easily a cause of chaos as Blake and Chloe discover if not managed well.
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December
The December KitchenSAFE document outlines crucial safety procedures for working with gas in a kitchen. Blake and Chloe talk about the importance of proper ventilation to remove gas fumes and ensure a safe working environment.