Kitchen Safety I. Main Causes of Accidents in the Kitchen Falls Fires Burns Chemicals Electrical Shock Other

A.Falls Use a solid chair or stool for cleaning and climbing Wipe up all spills immediately Store large equipment on lower shelves

B. Fires Keep burners on stove adjusted properly. Keep towels off of range. Turn burners off and remove all pans from stove before leaving work area. Allow time for gas to escape before lighting gas oven. Keep long hair tied back. Do not wear bulky clothing around stove. Keep appliances unplugged when not in use. Extinguish grease fires with baking soda - NEVER water! Turn off burner Cover w/lid or baking soda, or use fire extinguisher. Once out, remove from stove using pot holders.

C. Burns. Use pot holders never towels or aprons to remove hot dishes from the oven. Keep pan handles turned inward on range. Keep handles secured tightly. Tip lid away from face when lifting off pan.

D. Chemicals Do not store cleaning chemicals w/food products. Lock poisons away from children.

E. Electrical Shocks Disconnect electric by grasping the plug NOT pulling/yanking on the cord. Keep hands and small appliances away from water. Keep appliance cords away from the general sink area (water).

F. Other Keep knives sharp Carry knives point down Never place sharp knives in dishwater with other dishes Clean knives w/blade away from hand. Always use a cutting board Sweep up broken glass immediately, and use wet paper towels to wipe up slivers in a large radius around the break. Place in a paper bag.