Mrs. Hucal Food and Nutrition February 2014

1. Falls 2. Cuts 3. Electrical shocks 4. Burns 5. Poisoning

 Tie back hair  Remove jewellery  Roll up sleeves  Prevent distractions (no cell phones)  Wear an apron correctly ◦ Why?

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 Wipe up spills immediately  Don’t wear untied shoes  Use a step stool to reach items that are high up 1.

 Keep knives sharp and use them properly  Store knives carefully  Do not try to catch a falling knife  Sweep up broken glass immediately  Do not leave knives or other sharp-edged utensils in the sink to soak 2.

Preventing Electrical Shocks 3.

 Have dry hands when using an electrical appliance  Do not stand on a wet floor  Keep electrical appliances away from water

 Do not run cords around a sink  If an electrical appliance falls into the sink, unplug it without touching the appliance  Do not put electrical appliances in water to soak

 Keep cords away from hot surfaces  Do not staple or nail cords in place  Disconnect an appliance by grasping the plug at the electrical outlet – NEVER by the cord

 Do not plug too many cords into an electrical outlet  Do not try to force a plug into an outlet

 Never put your fingers or a kitchen tool inside an appliance that is plugged in ◦ Why?  Don’t let cords dangle over the counter ◦ Why?  Turn off and unplug electrical appliances as soon as you’re done with them

 Use potholders or oven mitts  Do not use kitchen towels to remove items from the oven ◦ Why?  Take the far edge of a pot lid off first  Keep handles turned inward ◦ Why?

 Keep flammable items such as paper towels away from the stove  Do not use plastic items near the stove except those designed for such use  Move oven racks BEFORE you turn on the oven  Stand to the side when you open the oven door

 Don’t reach into a hot oven ◦ Use a potholder or oven mitt to pull out the rack first  Clean up spills and crumbs after the oven has cooled ◦ Why?  Turn off the oven or stove when you’re finished  Keep a fire extinguisher handy

 Turn off the heat  Put the cover on the pan  Pour salt or baking soda on the flames  Use a fire extinguisher  NEVER USE WATER TO PUT OUT A GREASE FIRE!

 Turn off or disconnect the appliance  Keep the door closed until the fire goes out.

Preventing Poisoning  Cleaners  Disinfectants  Bleach  Drain cleaner 5.

 Keep chemicals in their original containers ◦ Why?  Never mix different chemical products  Store hazardous chemical products away from food and make sure that children can’t reach them  Store flammable products away from sources of heat

Fire Safety Prevention in the Kitchen  DuV8 DuV8 1940’s Kitchen Safety Video  OJiamF4 OJiamF4