1. Kitchen Safety
Obj. 1.01

2. Kitchen Accidents Kitchen accidents
Lead to injuries that could be prevented by not taking shortcuts
Climbing cabinets to reach something on a higher shelf
Using the wrong knife for the job

3. Seven types of kitchen accidents
Cuts
Burns and fires
Falls
Electrical
Chemical poisoning
Choking
Clothing/hair

4. Cuts—Prevention Knives Keep knives sharp Wash knives separate
Less likely to cut yourself with a sharp knife
If cut, makes a clean cut
Wash knives separate
Never cut towards yourself
Never point a knife at someone
Store correctly

5. cuts--prevention Small Appliances Glass Keep fingers way from blades
Blender or food processor
Unplug when not in use
Glass
Use a broom to sweep up broken pieces
Wipe up with wet paper towel to get smaller pieces

6. Cuts—first aid Cover and apply pressure to wound
Stops bleeding
Wash with soap and water
Apply antiseptic and sterile bandage
If severe, continue pressure and take to hospital
Don’t let them drive!

7. Burns and fires--prevention
Use clean, thick potholders
Not towels
Not wet!
Open lids away from your face
Keep stoves free of grease
Keep towels, curtains, etc. away from heat
Turn handles away from the edge of the stove
Never use water to put out a grease fire
Use fire extinguisher, baking soda, or salt
Fire video

8. Burns and Fires—First Aid
Clothing
Smother the flames
Stop, Drop, and roll
Body
Place under cool, running water
Do not apply ointment
Old wives tales
Do not break blisters

9. Falls--prevention Use a stepstool or ladder to reach items up high
Secure loose rugs
Wipe up spills ASAP
Spray oil over the sink

10. Falls—first aid Do not move the victim if they have fallen.
Make as comfortable as possible and call 911.

11. Electrical--prevention
Avoid water and electrical appliances
Bath and hair dryer
Unplug appliances by the plug not the cord
Replace frayed cords
Do not use damaged appliances
Toaster oven
Do not overload outlets

12. Electrical—first Aid
Do not touch someone who is getting an electrical shock
Remove the source with a nonconductive material
Broomstick
Plastic pipe

13. Chemical poisoning—prevention
Chemicals and medicine
Keep out of reach of children
Vitamins
Keep chemicals in their original container (labeled)
Keep chemicals away from food
Cleaners
Soap

14. Chemical poisoning—first aid
Call Poison Control Center
Have container to assist with information

15. Choking—Prevention Chew food thoroughly Child safety
No small, round pieces
Hotdog
Hard candy
Raw carrots
Avoid talking or laughing with food in your mouth

16. Choking—first aid Abdominal thrust Procedure to save choking victims
Can injure the victim
Victim needs to visit a doctor ASAP
Broken bones
Infection

17. Clothing and hair--prevention
No jewelry
Paula Deen
Keep hair restrained
No loose clothing
Closed-toed shoes

18. Clothing and hair—first aid
Jewelry
If caught, try to remove without cutting the victim
Hair
Release hair if caught in appliance
Smother hair if it catches on fire

19. Kitchen Safety Poster Split into 6 groups Poster should include…
Hazards
Preventative measure
First aid information
Any additional information
Grading…
Safety information
Listed above
Creativity
Neatness and overall presentation
Group participation