1. 1. What are the four general guidelines or topics for food safety? 2. What temperature should your refrigerator be kept to? 3. What temperature should your freezer be kept to? 4. How long should you wash your hands for best hand hygiene? 5. What temperature should food be cooked to ensure killing any bacteria? Warm-up

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3. The keys to preventing kitchen accidents are careful kitchen management and safe work habits. Falls, electrical shock, cuts, burns and poisoning are all kitchen hazards. Stay Calm and Never hesitate to call for help.

4.  Do not let hair, jewelry, sleeves dangle – they could catch fire or get tangled in appliances.  Keep your mind on what you’re doing!  Prevent clutter – Clean up as you go and put things away.  Close drawers and doors.  Use the right tool for the job.  Store heavy or bulky items on low shelves.

5.  Keep floors clean and free of clutter. Wipe up spills, splatters and anything slippery.  Tie shoes, avoid long clothes and floppy slippers.  Use a firm stepstool or ladder instead of a chair.  Use a non-skid backing on rugs.

6. First aid for falls:  Don’t move a person with broken bones unless necessary.  Call medical help if headaches, dizziness, vomiting, or speech impairment results from head injury.  Mild bruises/sprains need ice bag or cold water/cloths and elevation.

7.  Keep knives sharp and use properly.  Use a drawer divider or knife rack for sharp cutting tools.  Don’t try to catch a falling knife.  NEVER soak knives in sink of water where they cannot be seen  Sweep up broken glass from the floor using broom and dustpan.  Use wet paper towel instead of bare fingers.

8. First aid for cuts:  Stop severe bleeding with the pressure of a thick cloth; get medical help if bleeding won’t stop.  Minor cuts – wash with soap and water, blot dry and bandage. ***Consumer product safety commission estimates over 137,000 people receive hospital treatment for injuries from kitchen knives each year***

9.  Appliances save both time and work in the kitchen. But, they are a source of shock, burns and other injuries.  Water and electricity don’t mix  Avoid damage to electrical cords – tugging on cord, stapling, or taping them.  Use outlets properly – don’t overload them.  Do not use metal to get food from a toaster- wooden or plastic skewer or tongs

10. First aid for electrical shock:  Don’t touch person connected to electricity.  Turn off power, pull plug or pull person away with cloth loop.  Administer CPR if qualified and call medical help.

11.  Cause burns, breathing difficulties and poisoning.  Read labels!  Never transfer hazardous products to another container.  Never mix different chemical products, such as bleach/ammonia.  Use charcoal/hibachi outside ONLY – gives off carbon monoxide.

12. First aid for Poisons:  Call for medical help, poison control hotline (1-800-222-1222)  If fumes are present, get person to well- ventilated area.  Follow antidote directions in well-ventilated area if poisoning occurs.  Flush eyes with water if irritated.

13.  Every kitchen should have a fire extinguisher.  Turn off heat, cover pan or pour salt or baking soda on flames.  Never use water – grease will spatter and burn.  Never attempt to carry a pan with burning contents !

14. In case of fire:  Turn off appliance. If fire is in oven, turn it off and DO NOT open the door!!  Use a fire extinguisher or baking soda instead of water or flour.  If clothing catches on fire STOP.DROP. ROLL.  Crawl on the ground to get out of smoke filled room.

15. First aid for Burns –  Cool it with cold water/prolonged ice will freeze tissue.  Avoid ointments, grease and oil (contributes to the cooking process of the burn).

16.  Heimlich maneuver  CPR – If person has stopped breathing and heartbeat has stopped. First aid for Choking:  If person can speak, cough or breathe, do nothing. If not, do the Heimlich Maneuver procedure.

17. Things to keep in mind for your grade…..  READ YOUR RECIPE!!  Stay in your group  Everyone participates  Everyone cleans  Do not sit on the counters  NO CELL PHONES!!!!!!!!  Heimlich maneuver  CPR – If person has stopped breathing and heartbeat has stopped.

18. Before you leave, did you…..  Wipe all counters and cabinets thoroughly  Wipe off the top and front of the stove and oven  Wash, dry and put away all dishes and utensils where they belong  Check drawers and cabinets for organization  Return all ingredients  WIPE OUT YOUR SINK  Put wet towels in the washing machine