Utah Food Safety Practice Test

What action should you take if you cut or burn yourself while working?

1. Keep working until the task is done

2. Immediately treat and bandage your injury

3. Ignore it if it’s a minor wound

4. Ask a coworker to handle your tasks

The correct answer is: Immediately treat and bandage your injury

If you cut or burn yourself while working, the most appropriate action is to immediately treat and bandage your injury. This response is crucial for several reasons. First, addressing the injury promptly helps to minimize bleeding and reduce the risk of infection. Clean and bandaging the wound creates a barrier that protects it from contaminants present in the work environment, particularly in food preparation areas where maintaining hygiene is vital. Additionally, treating your injury right away ensures that you are not putting yourself or others at risk. Ignoring the injury or continuing to work could lead to further complications, such as a more severe injury or the potential for the injury to affect your performance and the safety of food preparation. Treating the injury fully before returning to work allows you to focus on your tasks without the distraction of pain or discomfort, ultimately contributing to a safer and more efficient work environment.