Grease Fires  Do Use salt or baking soda Cover the flames with a lid (but not a glass lid) Use a fire extinguisher  Don’t Pour water on the flames… EVER!!!!

Fire Extinguisher How does this thing work???  3 steps to correctly use a fire extinguisher Pull the pin Aim at the base of the flame Squeeze the handle

The dangers of household cleaners  Aerosol cans  Mixing chemicals/cleaners Violent reactions Production of toxins/deadly fumes May become ineffective  Storing cleaners

Let’s test your knowledge… What have you learned about kitchen safety?

Everyone MUST answer!  Put your Thumbs Up if it is SAFE.  Put your Thumb Down if it is NOT SAFE.

Clean up spills after you have finished preparing a meal.

A sharp knife is safer than a dull one.

When slicing foods, slice them on a cutting board or cutting mat.

Pan handles should be turned outwards from the stove top range so they are easy to grab when you are cooking.

Direct steam away from your body when lifting up a lid.

Use cold water to put out a grease fire.

Putting butter on a minor burn is the best treatment.

When peeling or cutting foods like vegetables, cut away from the body.

Whenever possible, use a metal spoon for stirring foods being cooked on the range top.

A wet potholder works as well as a dry one.

Keep drawers and cupboards open during cooking for easy access.

Rinse dishes with cold water.

Set hot pots and pans on the counter top to cool.

When using an electric mixer, turn it on only when it’s down in the food you are mixing.

If you cut yourself, apply pressure with a cloth and elevate the cut immediately.

The first thing you should do in the case of an emergency is call