Being safe in the kitchen
Working in a kitchen often means that you might work in a small space, handle knives daily, and carry heavy equipment. It's crucial to understand how to be safe...
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Working in a kitchen often means that you might work in a small space, handle knives daily, and carry heavy equipment. It’s crucial to understand how to be safe in the kitchen.
In this lesson, John McFadden explains how to keep you and others safe, and how to avoid common injuries that can happen in the kitchen.
What you’ll learn in the Being safe in the kitchen lesson
- How to define safe work practices
- The importance of kitchen safety policies and procedures
- How to identify common hazards and how workplace injuries can be avoided
Instructor

Chef John McFadden began his hospitality journey at just 12 years old as a kitchen hand, quickly advancing through the ranks. By 15, he started his apprenticeship at Lantern Palace, Wamberal, and completed his degree at La Mer Fine Dining by 19. His...
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