University Dining Employee Handbook - 2020

Other - For other situations (that are not emergencies) you should first notify your supervisor, who may choose to call University Police at x-2222. Notify a supervisor if you spot a suspicious situation or are confronted by an upset patron; you do not need to try and handle everything by yourself!

PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES: Safe lifting can save you from serious injury!

Tuck your pelvis muscles,

Bend your knees to let your legs do the lifting. Be sure to maintain the natural curve of your back.

Hug the load

Avoid twisting

to keep under it as much as possible. Be

by pointing your feet, knees and chest in the same direction. Lift the object and then turn your whole body.

to keep your back aligned. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart.

sure to grasp the load at opposite corners.

Putting it Down... Use the same technique in reverse.

ACCIDENT POLICY: • Report all accidents/injuries immediately to a manager or full time staff member. • The manager or full time staff will administer minor first aid if required

and arrange for transportation to a medical facility if necessary. • Accident report forms must be filled out within 24 hours of injury.

• Plastic gloves are available to cover minor cuts or burns if you are handling food. • Do not assist in any incident where contact with bodily fluids may occur, unless you are trained in Blood Borne Pathogen procedures. * Image obtained from RevolutionHealth.com

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