Kitchen

Safety

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!

The 411

Do not let hair, jewelry, and sleeves dangleThey can catch fire or get tangled in

appliancesKeep your mind on what you’re

doingPrevent Clutter- clean up as you go.Close drawers and doorsUse the right tool for the jobStore heavy or bulky items on low

shelves

General Safety Guidelines

Don’t leave objects on the floorWipe up spills immediatelyUse a step ladder rather than a chair.

Preventing Falls

Keep knives sharp- so you don’t have to push as hard

Never catch a falling knifeWash knives separately Keep knives in a rack or separate from

other equipment.Don’t use knives for anything but cuttingKeep fingers (and tongues) away from

mixer blades

Preventing Cuts

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

towelsWipe out pieces with paper towels

Preventing Cuts Cont.

Don’t put flammable materials near hot appliances

Avoid loose clothing with long sleeves

Use dry pot holders; not towelsStore flammable materials away

from heatWipe off the range after each use to

avoid grease build upTurn pan handles in toward the back

of the range.

Preventing Fire and Burns

Remove pan lids so steam escapes away from you.

Keep appliance cords out of the wayUse both hands to remove a pan

from the ovenTurn off appliances/oven when

cooking is finishedLower food into fat with a spoon-

NOT fingers

Preventing Fire and Burns Cont.

Turn off the applianceUse baking soda instead of water to

extinguish a fireUse a fire extinguisherCrawl on the ground to get out of smoke

filled roomIf clothing catches on fire:

STOPDROPROLL

In Case of A Fire

Keep water away from electrical appliancesDon’t place electric cords near hot objectsDisconnect appliances before cleaning themDon’t immerse electric appliances in liquidConnect detachable cords to the appliances

first then plug them inDon’t use damaged appliancesKeep metal away from the working parts of

an applianceDON’T use a fork to pull bread out of a toaster!

Preventing Electric Shock