1. Kitchen Safety
to LIVE by!
Rules

2. Clothing
Wear an apron to protect your clothing

3. Avoid wearing bulky or long flowing clothes

4. Hygiene
Pull long hair back
Wash your hands before you begin

5. Rules
Use thick, dry potholders to handle hot objects

7. Wear gloves if you have an open sore
Use wooden spoons to stir hot foods

8. Pass knives with the handle pointed out and wash them separately

9. When cooking on a range-top, turn pan handles to the back or side to prevent accidents

10. Lift pan lids away from you (steam burns)
Never leave food cooking unattended

11. Never use electricity around water (dry your hands before touching appliances)

12. Keep knives sharp and use a cutting board

13. Be sure you know how to use an appliance

14. Do not overload plugs
Stand on a sturdy stool when reaching items up high

15. Keep your area neat and clean
Wipe up spills

16. Never put a knife down into an appliance

17. Use a damp paper towel to pick up broken glass
Keep cabinet doors closed

18. Practice proper kitchen techniques

19. Avoid cross contamination of food

20. Use caution when cooking with alcohol

21. Stay Focused

22. Be Prepared
Keep a fire extinguisher handy

23. Know how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver

24. And Finally . . .
Have a clear understanding of first aid

25. Assignment
Research basic first aid principles for a cut, a burn and a sprain from a fall.

26. Or discuss ways cross contamination could be avoided in the kitchen.
Assignment
Or discuss ways cross contamination could be avoided in the kitchen.