Kitchen Safety FACS 8 Mrs. Otos

Burns Be aware of hot surfaces Range top, oven, pots and pans Steam Burns – lift/open lids with opening away from your face Treatment: Run under cool water Cover with clean cloth or bandage Keep covered when working with food

Fires Can happen on the range (stove top) or in the oven. Oven Fires: Keep door closed Turn off heat Range Fires: Smother with lid, baking soda or other non-flammable cover

P-A-S-S Proper way to use a fire extinguisher uses the pass method P-Pull the pin A-Aim the nozzle S-Squeeze the handle S-Sweep across the base of the fire

Electric Shock Keep appliances plugged in AWAY from water sources Do not unplug cords with wet hands Do not use appliances with frayed cords or exposed wires Do not overload outlets

Cuts Always cut AWAY from yourself Use claw formation to protect fingertips More than can knives cut: Peeler, grater, apple slicer, etc

Slips/Falls Keep walkways clear Wipe up spills immediately Water, flour & cooking spray are most hazardous items

Bumps & Bruises Close doors and drawers Keep clear of clutter Watch out for others

Proper Dress Remove bulky clothing/long sleeves Tie long hair back Shoes Apron & secure the strings

Oven Safety USE OVEN MITS! Stand to the side Open door ALL the way Don’t reach into a hot oven – pull the rack out Close door completely unless broiling

Knife Safety Keep knives sharp Dull knives are more likely to cut you Store properly In a block NOT a drawer Carry safely Point down – blade back Wash and dry immediately after use Do NOT soak in the dishwater

Range Safety (Stove Top) Use the burner closest to you first. Choose a burner to match the size of your pan. Turn pan handles in Do not allow them to hang over the edge of the counter Use heat safe tools to stir Open lid away from your face to avoid steam burns