Terminologies Flashcards
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An event with possible negative effects
Risk
A potential source of harm in food / cause of harm
Hazard
The process of minimizing adverse effects on an organization
Risk management
Being protected from harm or undesirable outcomes
Safety
Being free from danger or threat
Security
it comes from the Latin word ‘sanitas” which mean “health’. Maintaining hygiene conditions to promote health
SANITATION-
-the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially: freedom from physical disease or pain. Good health helps us live a full life.
HEALTH
that preserve heath and prevent disease spread
Hygiene practices
individual heath habits, including regular hand washing
Personal hygiene
any substance whether simple, mixed or compounded that is used as food, drink, confectionery or condiments
FOOD-
a disease carried or transmitted to people by food
FOODBORNE ILLNESS-
Occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one surface or food to another.
CROSS-CONTAMINATION-
The presence of harmful substances in the food.
CONTAMINATION-
-type of illness caused by toxins.Under favorable condition certain bacteria produce chemical compounds called toxins. “FOOD POISONING”
FOOD INTOXICATION
is overall quality of food fit for consumption.
FOOD SAFETY-
BURNS-an injury acquired from contact with hot surfaces of an equipment. (e.g.,ranges, ovens, coffee makers, deep-fat fryers, pots,pans,)
CUTS- a skin opening from an accidental incision of sharp objects (e.g., knife) can cause exposure to food-borne pathogens such as Hepatitis B and HIV.
FIRES-it is an accidental ignition of hot oils and greases, paper materials coming into contact with hot stoves and ovens, faulty electrical equipment(e.g.,cords,switches,&power outlets),wet electrical equipment, appliances are the usual causes of fire.
ERGONOMICS RISKS- injuries from recurrent motions; unchanging and/or poor postures when seating, kneeling, and standing; incorrect lifting techniques; and forceful motions or grips on objects cause ergonomic risks.
CORROSIVE- defined as those chemicals that cause damage to organic material, especially human flesh. Acids and bases are all corrosive, and most cleaners are composed of acids and bases.
CO POISONING- Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete burning of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels, such as charcoal,& causes death if there is improper ventilation.
HEAT STRESS – (Hyperthermia)–it’s a heat stroke can result from prolonged exhaustion and heat stroke can result from prolonged exposure to hot equipment (e.g.,ovens,stoves)
COLD STRESS-(Hypothermia)- similar risks can result from working in walk-in refrigerators and freezers for prolonged periods of time, or handling frozen food w/out preventive measures.
-it comes from the Latin word ‘morbidus’, which means ‘disease’.
MORBIDITY
-it comes Latin word ‘mortalis’, which means ‘death’.
MORTALITY
Sanitary health habits that include keeping the body,hair,teeth,clothes and washing hands regularly.
PERSONAL HYGIENE-
Sanitary health habits that include keeping the body,hair,teeth,clothes and washing hands regularly.
PERSONAL HYGIENE-
- Food that has been exposed to temperature favorable to the growth of foodborne microorganisms.
TIME-TEMPERATURE ABUSE
-organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size ,e.g. virus,bacteria etc.
MICROORGANISMS
-organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size ,e.g. virus,bacteria etc.
MICROORGANISMS
-temp. range(41˚F-140˚F)food borne bacteria grow & reproduce.
Temperature Danger Zone