1. Kitchen Safety

2. The 411
The keys to preventing kitchen accidents are careful kitchen management and safe work habits.
Falls, electrical shock, cuts, burns, and poisonings are all kitchen hazards.
The key is: REMAIN CALM, and NEVER HESITATE TO CALL FOR HELP!

3. General Safety Guidelines
Do not let hair, jewelry, and sleeves dangle
They can catch fire or get tangled in appliances
Keep your mind on what you’re doing
Prevent Clutter- clean up as you go.
Close drawers and doors
Use the right tool for the job
Store heavy or bulky items on low shelves

4. Preventing Falls Don’t leave objects on the floor
Wipe up spills immediately
Use a step ladder rather than a chair.

5. Preventing Cuts Keep knives sharp- so you don’t have to push as hard
Never catch a falling knife
Wash knives separately
Keep knives in a rack or separate from other equipment.
Don’t use knives for anything but cutting
Keep fingers (and tongues) away from mixer blades

6. Preventing Cuts Cont. Cut lids completely off cans and throw them out.
Sweep up rather than pick up broken glass and wipe up tiny pieces with several thicknesses of damp paper towels.
When a glass breaks in the sink:
Let the water out using several paper towels
Wipe out pieces with paper towels

7. Preventing Fire and Burns
Don’t put flammable materials near hot appliances
Avoid loose clothing with long sleeves
Use dry pot holders; not towels
Store flammable materials away from heat
Wipe off the range after each use to avoid grease build up
Turn pan handles in toward the back of the range.

8. Preventing Fire and Burns Cont.
Remove pan lids so steam escapes away from you.
Keep appliance cords out of the way
Use both hands to remove a pan from the oven
Turn off appliances/oven when cooking is finished
Lower food into fat with a spoon-NOT fingers

9. In Case of A Fire Turn off the appliance
Use baking soda instead of water to extinguish a fire
Use a fire extinguisher
Crawl on the ground to get out of smoke filled room
If clothing catches on fire:
STOP
DROP
ROLL

10. Preventing Electric Shock
Keep water away from electrical appliances
Don’t place electric cords near hot objects
Disconnect appliances before cleaning them
Don’t immerse electric appliances in liquid
Connect detachable cords to the appliances first then plug them in
Don’t use damaged appliances
Keep metal away from the working parts of an appliance
DON’T use a fork to pull bread out of a toaster!