PS1 2e Chapter 9

Premises

All of the property including and around the restaurant.

Liability

The legal responsibility that a person has to another that is enforceable by law.

Reasonable care

A legal concept identifying the amount of care a reasonably prudent person would exercise in a specific situation

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The federal agency that creates and enforces safety-related standards and regulations in a workplace.

Accident

An unexpected happening that may result in injury, loss, or damage.

Near miss

An event in which property damage or injury is narrowly avoided.

Accident investigation

The act of an operation following up on reported injuries or illnesses involving both guests and employees.

Safety program guidelines

The parameters of a workplace safety program, based on existing safety practices and the insurance carrier's requirements

General safety audit

A safety inspection of facilities, equipment, employee practices, and management practices. The purpose of a general safety audit is to judge the level of safety in the operation.

Facilities

Buildings, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose

Equipment

Tools needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

Employee practices

How employees do their jobs

Management practices

Methods and techniques managers use to perform their jobs

Emergency plan

A plan designed to protect workers, guests, and property in the case of an emergency or disaster.

Harassment

Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm

Complainant

The person with a complaint, usually in regards to harassment.