SAFETY IN THE CLASSROOM Protecting Yourself and Your Participants

Safety in the Classroom We will talk about: Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry Physical activity Food Preparation Food safety Knives Gloves

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Clothing Follow the dress code! Wear clothing that allows you to move easily

Clothing Other things to consider: Tightness of clothing

Clothing Other things to consider: Length of skirts

Clothing Other things to consider: Clothing that can be distracting

Clothing Other things to consider: Clothing that can be easily laundered

Clothing Other things to consider: Your audience

Shoes Closed toed shoes

Shoes Heels versus flats

Shoes Supportive shoes

Jewelry Bling! Bling! Bracelets Necklaces

Physical Activity Wear clothing and shoes you can move in Practice the activities Get signed physical activity consent forms

Physical Activity Review the disclaimers in the lesson plans Don’t skip the warm-up and cool down

Physical Activity If you or a participant gets injured Stop immediately! See a doctor Alert the agency Alert your supervisor

Physical Activity If you or a participant gets lightheaded Stop immediately! Sit down, drink some water See a doctor Alert the agency Alert your supervisor

Physical Activity If someone passes out or has chest pains Stop immediately! Call 911 Alert the agency Alert your supervisor

Food Preparation Practice proper food safety Clean Separate Cook Chill

Food Preparation Practice proper food safety Keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold Long hair should be pulled back You and all participants should wash hands Use vinyl table cloth

Food Preparation Knife safety A sharp knife is safer than a dull knife Hold the knife properly Cut away from yourself Do not lift the blade off of the cutting surface When cutting, move the knife in a see-saw motion Cut on a flat surface Cut on a surface that is not too low or too high When carrying a knife in your hand, hold the blade down Pass a knife by the handle Don’t catch a falling knife Don’t put a knife in a tub of soap and water Transport knives in a knife shield or wrap in a kitchen towel

Food Preparation Food prep gloves Step 1: clean hands and cut; bandage the cut Step 2: if the cut is on your finger, put on the proper size finger cot Step 3: Put a single use, disposable glove on the hand with the cut. It is very important to use disposable gloves properly.

Food Preparation First aid kits Finger cots

Food Preparation Before Beginning Food Activities in Class handout