Emergencies May 9, 2024 by Brian Klein /25 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Emergencies 1 / 25 What term do local regulatory authorities use to describe “a significant threat or danger to health that requires immediate correction or closure of the operation to prevent injury”? An imminent health hazard A public health intervention Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 25 Which of these are emergencies that could affect your operation? Fire Flooding Sewage backups Electrical power outages Refrigeration breakdowns Breakdowns at water treatment facilities Broken water mains risk water safety and food safety All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 25 What is an example of a threat to the physical security of your operation that could be a risk to food safety? Unauthorized people in storage and food prep areas Severe weather or natural events Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 25 Which of these are emergencies that could affect your operation? A fire A flood A sewage backup An electrical power outage A refrigeration breakdown A water treatment facility breakdown A broken water main All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 25 What are some threats to the safety of food in your operation? Terrorist contamination of the water supply Power failures threaten the temperature control of TCS food Unauthorized people risk food safety and the security of the facility All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 25 When a crisis occurs in your operation, you must determine if there is a significant risk to the safety or security of the food. What’s your immediate course of action when such a risk exists? Stop service Notify your local regulatory authority Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 25 What risk must be evaluated immediately if your operation is affected by one of these emergencies? • Power failure • Fire • Flood • Sewer backup The safety or security of food An interruption in the Flow of Food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 25 What should you do if you suspect that someone may have consumed chemicals? Call your local emergency services (911) Consult the chemicals Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! You should also call the poison control center. 9 / 25 After a crisis in your operation, throw out any food that could be contaminated. What is another reason to throw out food? Damaged packaging Spoiled food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 10 / 25 What should you do if a customer has a severe allergic reaction to food? Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Call your local emergency services (911) Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for chemicals, NOT allergens. 11 / 25 What should you do if you suspect someone has consumed a chemical contaminant? Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately Consult with the chemicals Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 12 / 25 Which is a possible threat to your operations drinkable water supply? A water treatment facility breakdown A broken water main Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! The FDA suggests that deliberate contamination of the water supply by terrorists could also be a threat. 13 / 25 Continuing service after a emergency? Establish physical security Verify a clean water supply Establish temperature control Clean and sanitize all surfaces Get approval from regulatory authorities All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 14 / 25 If service was stopped due to a crisis in your operation, besides correcting the problem, what should you ensure before requesting approval from your local regulatory authority to resume service? Verify that the water is drinkable Clean and sanitize surfaces Establish physical security in the building Establish time and temperature control of TCS food All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 15 / 25 What should you do when confronted with a crisis in your operation? You need to determine if your operation has a significant risk to food safety If the risk to food safety is significant, stop service and notify your regulatory authority Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! You must have approval from your local regulatory authority before you can reopen and continue service 16 / 25 When the crisis in your operation is resolved and the risks to food safety are removed, who do you need approval from to resume service? Your local regulatory authority Approved, reputable suppliers Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 17 / 25 What areas of the operation should have restricted access for unauthorized people? Storage areas Food prep areas Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 18 / 25 Which of these threats to your operations drinkable water supply are a risk to food safety? A water treatment facility breakdown A broken water main Terrorist contamination of the water supply Grease condensation Cross-connections Backsiphonage Backflow All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Stop service if you know you have a significant risk and notify regulatory authorities 19 / 25 What can happen during a power failure or a refrigeration problem? Unable to control the temperature of food Pathogens will begin growing Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 20 / 25 What is the first thing you must determine if a crisis occurs in your operation? If the safety or security of the food is at significant risk Identify the hazards at each point in the Flow of Food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 21 / 25 Unauthorized people inside your operation are a risk to food safety. When is this especially true? If they can weaken the facility’s security They can access food storage and processing areas Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 22 / 25 If you determine a significant risk to food safety due to a crisis in your operation, what should be done immediately? Notify regulatory authorities Stop all food service Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 23 / 25 Contamination of the water supply by terrorists or activists is possible. What is a more common way the water supply could be contaminated? Broken water mains Water treatment facilities’ problems Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 24 / 25 When may the following measures be necessary? • Regain temperature control of TCS food • Restore the physical security of the operation • Clean and sanitize surfaces • Confirm the safety of your water supply During a crisis that could affect the safety of food When serving food at an off-site location Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 25 / 25 What is Anaphylaxis? A severe allergic reaction A life-threatening emergency Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 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