Dishwashing/Safety

Safety at home

Although dishwashing at home can seem safe, there are a number of safety risks still present.

• Sharps can still cut.
• Dishes may break, forming sharps.
• Safety equipment may not be available.

Safety in a commercial environment

In a commercial environment, safety while dishwashing becomes much more paramount. Not only are you working many more dishes in a fast paced environment, you are often working with harsher chemicals and more powerful machinery. It is for this reason that well run commercial kitchens not only feature a number of safety precautions and equipment, but also enforce their usage. Common safety features and tools include:

• Wearing Personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
  • Most commonly non-slip shoes are required. A dish pit handles vast quantities of water, some of which will inevitably find its way to the floor.
  • Masks and googles reduce the risk of sprayback, especially when handling harsh chemicals.
  • Gloves can help prevent, but not eliminate, minor scrapes and other small injuries to the hands.

General safety

Mixing Chemicals

Never mix chemicals without first understanding the possible consequences of the mixture. Many common cleaners will form dangerous gases when mixed, endangering the lives of everyone present.

Sharps

Knives deserve special treatment and care while dishwashing.

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