Child Safety – Kitchen Safety By : Dalton Parker

General Idea Being safe in the kitchen is a big part of growing up. As kids grow up they become more interested in what is going on around the house. So to make sure you have a safe kitchen for exploring children, follow all the steps brought up in this PowerPoint.

Environment To prevent burns, make sure the stove is always off, or even better purchase a stove with burners that don’t burn skin. Always keep the dishwasher locked, because its tall door, that could open and hit the child, and so kids cant get inside of it.

Education As a parent you should know about how to make your kitchen safe. You should look up stats, and how-to videos on how to make the kitchen in your house, as safe as you can. Make sure you can learn as much as you can, you can learn something new everyday.

Education - Stats Based on annual averages: Based on annual averages: Unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in home cooking fires. Unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in home cooking fires. Two-thirds (67%) of home cooking fires started with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. Two-thirds (67%) of home cooking fires started with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of these fires, but these incidents accounted for 16% of the cooking fire deaths. Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of these fires, but these incidents accounted for 16% of the cooking fire deaths. Ranges accounted for the largest share (58%) of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%. Ranges accounted for the largest share (58%) of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%. Three of every five (57%) reported non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victims tried to fight the fire themselves. Three of every five (57%) reported non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victims tried to fight the fire themselves. Frying poses the greatest risk of fire. Frying poses the greatest risk of fire. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. Source: National Fire Protection Association

Education – Tips

Common Incidents Electrical and grease fires Electrical and grease fires Scalding Scalding Food safety and preparation Food safety and preparation Cleanliness Cleanliness Handling hot items (water, hot pans, etc.) Handling hot items (water, hot pans, etc.) Electrical safety Electrical safety Handling small appliances safely Handling small appliances safely Handling sharp objects safely Handling sharp objects safely

Before Cooking Ask to use the kitchen. Adult supervision may be required throughout the process. Ask to use the kitchen. Adult supervision may be required throughout the process. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling food. Also wash hands regularly during cooking, to prevent cross-contamination. (ie - germs from raw meats transferring to your fresh cut veggies) Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling food. Also wash hands regularly during cooking, to prevent cross-contamination. (ie - germs from raw meats transferring to your fresh cut veggies) Tie back long hair to prevent it from falling into food or catching FIRE. Tie back long hair to prevent it from falling into food or catching FIRE. Wear an apron to protect clothing. Wear an apron to protect clothing. Always read the recipe with an adult before starting anything. Look for any spots during the cooking process where assistance or supervision is required, such as pouring boiling water, using a knife or using the oven. Always read the recipe with an adult before starting anything. Look for any spots during the cooking process where assistance or supervision is required, such as pouring boiling water, using a knife or using the oven. To keep yourself organized and efficient, gather all ingredients and equipment needed before starting to cook. You don't want to be missing critical ingredients halfway through a recipe. To keep yourself organized and efficient, gather all ingredients and equipment needed before starting to cook. You don't want to be missing critical ingredients halfway through a recipe.

During Cooking Don't run in the kitchen. Don't run in the kitchen. Hold knives by their handles only, even when carrying them. Hold knives by their handles only, even when carrying them. Use dry pot holders to move or touch hot pots or pans. Wet or damp pot holders transfer heat and can burn hands, or can be slippery. Use dry pot holders to move or touch hot pots or pans. Wet or damp pot holders transfer heat and can burn hands, or can be slippery. Point pan handles away from edge of stove to prevent them catching and tipping or spilling. Point pan handles away from edge of stove to prevent them catching and tipping or spilling. Never leave any cooking unattended. Never leave any cooking unattended. Always use a timer. It is easy to get distracted and forget about those cookies in the oven until it's too late. A timer is a welcome reminder and prevents burnt cookie bottoms. Always use a timer. It is easy to get distracted and forget about those cookies in the oven until it's too late. A timer is a welcome reminder and prevents burnt cookie bottoms. Prevent fires: never leave tea towels on the stove top. Prevent fires: never leave tea towels on the stove top.

Done Cooking Clean up messes and spills. Leaving a clean kitchen when you are done means you are more likely to be allowed back into the kitchen. Clean up messes and spills. Leaving a clean kitchen when you are done means you are more likely to be allowed back into the kitchen. Wash and put away all dishes, ingredients and any small appliances you may have used. Wash and put away all dishes, ingredients and any small appliances you may have used. Check that all burners and oven (or any other appliances used) are turned off before leaving the kitchen. Check that all burners and oven (or any other appliances used) are turned off before leaving the kitchen. Enjoy the delicious treats that you made. Be sure to share with your family and friends! Enjoy the delicious treats that you made. Be sure to share with your family and friends!

Dealing With Fire If your food catches fire, put a lid or pan over the food. If your food catches fire, put a lid or pan over the food. If you have a grease fire, use the proper extinguisher, or salt. NEVER USE WATER!! If you have a grease fire, use the proper extinguisher, or salt. NEVER USE WATER!! If you have an electrical fire, use the proper extinguisher or salt. NEVER USE WATER!! If you have an electrical fire, use the proper extinguisher or salt. NEVER USE WATER!!