COOKING SAFELY

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How To Prevent Fires?TIE UP LONG HAIR

DO NOT WEAR CLOTHES WITH LONG FLOWING SLEEVES

TURN OFF HOT PLATES AND BURNERS AFTER USE

DO NOT LEAVE ARTICLES THAT MAY CATCH FIRE, MELT OR CRACK ON TOP OF OR NEAR A COOKER, E.G. PLASTIC OBJECT, KITCHEN CLOTHS, MATCHES

How To Prevent Electric Shocks?

When putting an electrical plug into the socket, make sure that :he switch is off, your hands are dry & your fingers are away from the metal pins

Always turn off all switches of electrical appliances after using them.

Make sure that reflexes and plugs are in good condition.

Keep electrical cords away from water and hot objects.

Before using an appliance, make sure your hands are dry and that you are standing on a dry surface

How To Prevent Burns?

When putting saucepans on the hot plates or gas burners, turn handles in such a way that they cannot be knocked off.

When removing a lid from a pan, tilt the lid so that the steam goes away from your face.

Use thick oven cloths or oven gloves to carry hot dishes or saucepans.

How To Prevent Cuts?

Use a chopping board to cut food, cutting away from the body.

Always pick up a knife by the handle.

When carrying a knife, hold it with the blade pointing downwards.

Do not try to catch a falling knife.

When opening cans, cut the lid completely off using a can opener.

In case of broken glass, sweep up all the pieces immediately. Use a damp paper towel to pick tiny pieces

How To Prevent Falls

Wipe off grease and water spills on the floor at once, to avoid slipping.Be careful with loose clothes and apron strings – those may catch on door handles.Wear low-heeled shoes that fit and make sure laces are tiedUse a solid step-stool to climb up to reach the top of a cupboard.

Pick up objects that have dropped on the floor.

Avoid dangling electric cords

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