Yes Chefo — Kitchen First Aid Quick Guide

📞 112

Emergency Services — Call 112 (EU) or your local emergency number For life-threatening emergencies, severe bleeding, suspected fractures, anaphylaxis, or unconsciousness — call immediately. Do not delay.

⚠ Important: This guide is for quick operational awareness only. It does not replace certified first aid training. Ensure your kitchen has trained and certified first aiders as required by local workplace safety regulations. In Ireland, follow HSA guidelines. In Cyprus, ensure first aiders hold certificates renewed every 3 years by approved providers.

🔥 Burns & Scalds

1Cool immediately under cold running water for minimum 10 minutes

2Remove jewellery or tight items near the burn — before swelling

3Cover loosely with cling film or non-fluffy sterile dressing

4Do NOT use butter, ice, or toothpaste

5Seek medical attention if larger than palm, on face/hands, or blistering

🩹 Cuts & Bleeding

1Apply firm direct pressure with clean cloth or dressing

2Elevate the injured limb above heart level if possible

3Do NOT remove embedded objects — apply pressure around them

4Call 112 if bleeding is severe or does not stop within 10 minutes

5Cover with sterile dressing and blue catering plaster before returning to kitchen

😭 Choking

1Encourage coughing if the person can cough or speak

2Give up to 5 firm back blows between shoulder blades

3If back blows fail: up to 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich)

4Alternate back blows and abdominal thrusts up to 3 cycles

5Call 112 immediately if obstruction does not clear

* Modified technique for pregnant or obese persons — push on chest not abdomen

🚨 Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)

1Call 112 immediately — anaphylaxis is life-threatening

2Use EpiPen if available — outer thigh, through clothing is fine

3Lay person flat, legs raised — unless breathing is difficult

4If unconscious and not breathing — begin CPR

5Stay with them until emergency services arrive

Signs: hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, rapid pulse, dizziness

👁 Eye Splashes

1Irrigate immediately with clean running water for 10–15 minutes

2Remove contact lenses if present

3Hold eye open while rinsing

4Seek urgent medical attention for chemical splashes

🥞 Slips, Trips & Falls

1Do not move the person if head, neck, or back injury suspected

2Apply cold compress to bumps or bruising — not ice directly

3Call 112 for suspected fractures or loss of consciousness

4Record the incident in the accident log

🌫 Heat Exhaustion

1Move to a cool, well-ventilated area immediately

2Lay down with legs slightly raised

3Give cool water to drink — small sips

4Cool skin with damp cloths

5Call 112 if no improvement within 30 minutes

🧸 Kitchen First Aid Kit Checklist

Blue catering plasters (assorted sizes)

Sterile wound dressings (various)

Triangular bandages x2

Roller bandages

Disposable gloves (nitrile)

Eye wash solution & eye bath

Burn gel or non-stick burn dressings

Scissors and tweezers

Adhesive tape

Foil emergency blanket

First aid guidance leaflet

Accident report book & pen

Face shield for CPR

Cold packs (instant)

Check and restock the kit at the start of each week. Ensure all staff know where the first aid kit is located.