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| arson | Fire that is intentionally set. |
| assembly points | Meeting points at a predetermined spot at a safe distance from the building where everyone should gather after a fire. |
| automatic systems | Extinguishers, sprinklers, and alarms triggered by the heat of a fire. |
| evacuation routes | Escape routes that give everyone ini the building at least two ways to get out of the building. |
| fire detection | Devices that warn you about a fire so you can get out of the building safely |
| fire emergency plan | Established plan of action in case of a fire. |
| fire extinguishers | Handheld devices used to put out a small fire; specific types of extinguishers are designed to handle specific types of fires. |
| hood systems | Fire protection systems installed in the ventilation hood over ranges, griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers; instead of water, they release chemicals, carbon dioxide, or gases that can smother and put out a fire. |
| accident report | hStandard form used to report accidents to OSHA; must be filed with in eight hours. |
| automated external defibrillator (AED) | Device that shocks the heart into starting again. |
| carcinogenic | Causing caner, such as a toxic chemical exposure. |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | Technique used to restore a person's breathing and heartbeat. |
| corrosive | Having the ability to irritate or even eat away other materials. |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Federal agency that plays a part in regulating workplace safety along with OSHA by requiring food service operations to track any chemicals that pose a risk to health. |
| general safety audit | Review of the level of safety in an establishment. |
| Hazard Communication Program | Part of an effective safety program; it includes several important documents that can be used as evidence that reasonable care was taken if someone was injured. |
| Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) | Also known as Right-to-Know or HAZCOM; a health regulation that makes sure an employer tells all employees about any chemical hazards present on the job. |
| Heimlich maneuver | Emergency procedure performed to remove an obstruction from the throat of a choking victim. |
| Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) | A product identification sheet, provided by a chemical manufacturer or supplier, that describes the specific hazards posed by a chemical. |
| obstructed airway maneuver | Emergency procedure perfomed to remove the obstruction from the throat of a choking victim. (Also called the Heimlich maneuver). |
| Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Federal agency that is charged with keeping the workplace safe. |
| worker's compensation | Program run by each state that provides help for employees who are hurt of who become sick because of an accident on the job. |
