Kitchen Safety Could You Pass a Safety Test?

What Does Safety Mean? In the kitchen, it means being free from danger!In the kitchen, it means being free from danger!

It Also Means... Preventing accidentsPreventing accidents An accident is defined as an unplanned event which results in injury or property damagesAn accident is defined as an unplanned event which results in injury or property damages

How do Accidents Happen? The leading cause of accidents in the kitchen is carelessness and not paying attention!The leading cause of accidents in the kitchen is carelessness and not paying attention!

Not cleaning up spills and messesNot cleaning up spills and messes

Leaving cabinet doors openLeaving cabinet doors open

Overloading an electrical outletOverloading an electrical outlet

Leaving the kitchen while food is cookingLeaving the kitchen while food is cooking Not following cooking directionsNot following cooking directions

Handling electrical appliances near water or with wet handsHandling electrical appliances near water or with wet hands

Handling Fires Be familiar with the classes of fires: A, B, & CBe familiar with the classes of fires: A, B, & C 1.A is combustible materials 2.B is flammable liquids 3.C is electrical equipment

For small fire emergencies, use a metal lid to put out the fireFor small fire emergencies, use a metal lid to put out the fire

Never pour water on a grease fire – smother it with a lid or use a fire extinguisher or baking sodaNever pour water on a grease fire – smother it with a lid or use a fire extinguisher or baking soda

If the fire spreads, use the PASS method!If the fire spreads, use the PASS method! Fire extinguisher:Fire extinguisher: 1.Pull the pin 2.Aim the nozzle 3.Squeeze the handle 4.Sweep side to side

For larger fires, get out immediately!For larger fires, get out immediately!

Then call for help!Then call for help!

What is First Aid? First aid is the immediate care given to a victim of an accidentFirst aid is the immediate care given to a victim of an accident Usually before medical help arrivesUsually before medical help arrives

Solving Common First Aid Dilemmas

For Burns Cool the burn by putting the injury under cold, running waterCool the burn by putting the injury under cold, running water

For Burns Check the burn for blistersCheck the burn for blisters Blisters will need further medical helpBlisters will need further medical help

For Cuts Wash off the injuryWash off the injury Apply pressure to stop the bleeding with a paper towel or a clean dish towelApply pressure to stop the bleeding with a paper towel or a clean dish towel

For Cuts Dry the wound and put a band-aid on itDry the wound and put a band-aid on it If the injury is severe, seek additional treatmentIf the injury is severe, seek additional treatment

Assignment 1.Make up ten true or false questions using your notes from this PowerPoint ®. 2.Trade with others and answer their questions while they answer yours.

Assignment 3.Working with your partner, develop a safety poster that could be posted in the Family & Consumer Sciences Department. Be Creative!