Kitchen Safety

 Use a stepstool to reach high cabinets.  Stepstools are under the sink in kitchen 5

 The fire extinguisher and fire blanket are located to the right of the classroom door in the red firebox.

 Use only DRY oven mitts to get things from the oven, microwave or stovetop.  Stand to the side of the oven door when putting food into the oven or taking it out.

 Always stack equipment neatly so it does not fall from the cabinet or counter onto the floor.

 When opening a can open it all the way around, not partially. It can give you a dangerous cut.

 Remember…..  Water and electricity do not mix.  Hands and feet should be dry when using electrical appliances.  Counters and floor should be dry when using electrical appliances.

 Do not use extension cords with appliances.  Do not overload circuits.

 Pull on the plug, not the cord when unplugging an appliance.

 Take kitchen trash out daily. Don’t let it get overloaded.  Keep trash in a covered container.  Recycle when possible.

 Do not leave cabinet doors or drawers open. Close doors and drawers immediately after getting equipment and tools out.

 Tie hair back and roll up sleeves when cooking at the stove.  Avoid wearing baggy clothing when cooking at the stove.

 Always wear shoes when working in the kitchen.  Sandals, flip-flops and bare feet are dangerous.  High heels and platform shoes can cause you to twist an ankle or slip.  Keep shoe laces tied to avoid tripping.

 Keep saucepan handles turned in to avoid them from being pulled down and burning someone.

 Always clean up spills immediately.  Brooms, mops, and dustpans are located to the right side of the washing machine

 Get clean dish towels and cloths from the white laundry basket for each lab.  Place soiled towels, cloths and sponges in the blue laundry basket at the end of the lab for cleaning.

 Be careful of your movement in the foods lab.  Running, skipping and fast movements can cause accidents to you or someone else.  MOVE CAUTIOUSLY IN LAB!!!

Kitchen Safety Quiz (print and hand in to teacher)  Name : ___________________________________ Class Period __________ A B TRUE OR FALSE _____ 1. The fire blanket is located in the red firebox to the right of the classroom door. _____ 2. Stand in Front of the oven when opening the oven door. _____ 3. Pull on the cord when unplugging an appliance. _____ 4. Soiled towels are placed in the blue basket at the end of lab. _____ 5. Brooms and mops are located in the front closet near the teacher’s desk. _____ 6. Chairs are unsafe for reaching high shelves. _____ 7. Spills and dropped food should be cleaned up at the end of lab. _____ 8. Running, skipping and fast movements can cause accidents in lab.