Page 4 - October 2022 Newsletter

BAKED HAM SAFETY LINES

Fire safety awareness in the workplace should be second
Ingredients: Servings: ten nature and should be translated into our personal lives to keep
our loved ones safe in the event of a fire as well. Take time this
• 1 partially cooked bone-in ham, about 12lbs month to have a fire safety talk with your crew. Review your
• Whole cloves for studding emergency action plan, communicate roles, and walk evacu-
• 2 cups unfiltered apple juice ation routes with your team. In times of crisis, it is of human
nature to rely on memory created through practice. October is
For Glaze: the perfect time to conduct a fire drill before a real-life event
• 1 ½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar occurs. Ensure nobody is left behind and all are in tune with
• ½ cup dark rum their life safety route!
• Pinch or kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper The safety reminders communicated in the workplace can be
• Orange or tangerine wedges / fresh easily translated to fire safety in the home. Establish a fami-
or candied kumquats for garnish ly emergency action plan, discuss escape routes with family
• Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish members, and locate fire extinguishers in your home. Addi-
tionally, conduct a mock fire drill with your family members to
ensure you and your loved ones know how to get out safely.
Step 1 – Preheat an oven to 350°F. Simple exercises such as mentioned before could mean the
difference in your family making it out alive in the event of a
Step 2 – Using a large, sharp knife, cut off the skin and fire in your home.
all but 1/4 inch of the fat from the ham, leaving the
surface as smooth as possible. Score the top and sides Below are key components to ensuring your workplace
of the ham diagonally in two opposite directions about and home are fireproof:
1 1/2 inches apart, creating a diamond pattern. Stick a
clove into the corners of each diamond. Place the ham 1. Eliminate Clutter – Exercise good housekeeping. Clutter can
on a rack in a roasting pan. Add the apple juice and 2 easily become a fuel source in the event of a fire, allowing a
cups water to the pan. Bake the ham for 2 hours. After 1 fire to spread quickly. Furthermore, clutter can restrict access
hour, add more water to the pan if needed. to emergency equipment and exit routes.
2. Designate Smoking Areas – Permit smoking only in desig-
nated smoking areas and provides means for extinguishing
Step 3 – Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a bowl, combine
the brown sugar, rum, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper smoking materials safely.
3. Fire Extinguishers – Maintain the appropriate type and
and stir until smooth. Let stand for about 10 minutes for number of fire extinguishers. Conduct monthly and annual
the sugar to dissolve partially. extinguisher inspections to ensure they are in good, working
condition. Provide training for employees on the correct use of
Step 4 – Remove the ham from the oven and brush fire extinguishers.
some of the glaze evenly over the ham. Return the ham
to the oven and bake for about 1 hour more, brushing Remember it is always better to be proactive rather than
it with more glaze every 15 minutes, for a total baking reactive and it is best to alleviate hazards or hiccups in
time of about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer in- times of peace than in times of chaos. Utilize the above
serted near the center of the meat, away from the bone, tips to reduce the risk for catastrophe or at least min-
should register 130°F and the glaze should be golden imize the damage. The reality is that fire emergencies
brown. Transfer the ham to a carving board, cover loose- and disaster situations can strike anyone, anytime, any-
ly with aluminum foil and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes. where. So, remember, if a fire occurs in your workplace

Step 5 – Meanwhile, pour the liquid from the roasting or home, don’t panic, A-C-T!!!
pan into a large fat separator or glass measuring pitcher.
Let the fat rise to the surface, then pour or spoon off as
much fat as possible. Float a piece of paper towel on the
surface to absorb the remaining fat. Pour the degreased
liquid into a small saucepan and add any remaining
glaze to make a sauce. Set aside.

Step 6 – Carve the ham. Rewarm the sauce and pour it
into a sauceboat. Garnish the platter with the orange
wedges and thyme and serve the ham warm with the
Contributor: Rose Dawson,
Corporate Safety Officer