HFA 4U Nutrition and Health Mrs. Filinov Kitchen Safety HFA 4U Nutrition and Health Mrs. Filinov

Food Safety procedures Place books, purses, and other items in an area of the classroom. Wear appropriate clothing, clean clothing in the lab. Wear a clean apron Tie back long hair When working with food avoid touching hair, skin, face, etc. Repeat hand washing when necessary-after coughing, sneezing, or using the rest room.

7. Use clean dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders and oven mitts. 8. Wipe all counter tops and tables at the beginning and end of each lab. 9. Wash dishes in hot, soapy water. Air dry or use a clean towel. 10.When tasting foods, use a spoon other than the one used for stirring. 11.After working with raw animal foods, scrub all areas and utensils with hot soapy water. 12.Thoroughly cook foods served hot. 13.Goods served cold must be kept cold until serving time. 14.Cover left over foods and Use clean dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders and oven mitts. 15.Wipe all counter tops and tables at the beginning and end of each lab

Preventing Falls Tips Clean up Spills immediately -Use a sturdy step stool or ladder to reach items stored in high places Keep floor clear of clutter Make sure shoes fit and all laces are tied Treating Falls Leave person on floor if anything seems to be broken Alert the teacher

Preventing Cuts Tips Use Knives and other sharp tools only for intended purposes. Keep sharp knives sharp Cut on a cutting board Always hold knives by the handle Wash knives separately Don’t try to catch a falling knife or sharp utensil Don’t leave sharp knives covered with water in a sink Keep fingers away from rough surfaces, slicing edges and rotating beaters Sweep up glass immediately with broom and dustpan

Preventing Burns/Fires Tips Keep hair tied back Always use oven mitts Turn panhandles inward Tilt pot lid away from face to prevent burns from steam Keep towels and other materials away from heating elements Clean grease and bits of food off oven Use salt or baking soda, not water, to put out a small grease fire If you smell gas, turn off all range and oven controls and immediately tell your teacher Use a spoon or tongs, not your fingers to remove food from hot liquid Store aerosol sprays and other flammable substances away from heat sources Make sure all range and oven controls are turned off before you leave Treating Minor burns Run under cool water Apply lotion, moisturizer or burn crème Cover loosely with clean gauze

Preventing Fires/Burns Extinguish fires with: Fire Extinguisher by following the PASS steps Pull Pin Aim at Base of Fire Spray fire while using a Sweeping motion Smother fires with Salt, baking Soda or wet towel Never put water on a Grease Fire Don’t Panic!!!

Preventing choking Tips Don’t talk and laugh with your mouth full Chew your food thoroughly before swallowing Treatment Apply Heimlich maneuver Alert adult

Preventing Shock Read appliance booklets to learn proper use and care before using appliances No aluminum foil or any metal in the microwave Never turn on the microwave if there is no food inside. Plug the cord of a portable appliance into the appliance first, then the outlet. Don’t plug in several appliances at once Always unplug appliances after use Make sure hands are dry when dealing with electric appliances Keep all electrical cords away from water