1. Chapter 6: Safety In The Kitchen

2. Safety In The Kitchen
Keeping all kitchen cabinets and drawers closed will prevent accidental injuries
Tripping, Injuries, etc.
Kitchen accidents are due to ignorance, result from carelessness
Most Common Accidents
Chemical Poisonings
Cuts
Burns
Fires
Falls
Prevent many accidents by properly using and caring for equipment

3. Preventing Chemical Poisoning
Children are especially susceptible to chemical poisoning
Many household items look like food to children
Furniture Polish
Cleaners
Bleach
Keep all hazardous products safely stored in a high place
Do not rely on containers with safety closures, some kids can open them
Treating Poisonings –
Call the nearest poison control center immediately
Accurately describe the poison taken

4. Preventing Cuts
Knives, sharp appliances, and broken glass cause most cuts
Keep knives sharp, dull blades can slip = cut
Move blade away from you when you are cutting
Never point a sharp object at anyone
Do not try and catch a falling knife, let it fall to the floor, then pick it up
Wash and store knives separately from other utensils
Never pick up broken glass with bare hands – use gloves
Pick up large pieces carefully then wipe up fragments with a damp paper towel

6. Preventing Cuts Cont. Dispose of glass IMMEDIATELY Treating Cuts
Cover the wound with a sterile cloth
Apply firm pressure to wound to stop bleeding

7. Preventing Burns & Fires
Scalding liquids, spattering grease, and hot cooking utensils cause most kitchen burns
Use pot holders to handle hot utensils
Turn all pan handles inward
Open lids away from you so steam escapes
Lighting gas ranges manually, light match first then turn off gas
Never leave a pan of grease unattended
Keep fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it

8. Treating Burns When burned place burned area under cold running water
Do not apply ointment or grease of any kind

9. Preventing Falls
Most falls result from unsteady step stools and wet or cluttered floors
Use a sturdy step stool or ladder
Wait until a freshly washed floor dries before walking across the room
Wipe up spills IMMEDIATELY
Do not let children leave their toys on the kitchen floor
Remove shoes, boots, sports equipment, and other objects from kitchen traffic area

10. Treating Falls
If you suspect a broken bone, DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM unless absolutely necessary

11. Preventing Electrical Shock
Faulty wiring, overloaded electrical outlets, damaged appliances are common causes of electrical shock
Do not touch any electrical plugs, switches, or appliances when your hands are wet
Do not overload electrical outlets by plugging several appliances into the same outlet
When disconnecting appliances, hold onto the plug, not the cord
Replace all worn plugs and cords
Do not use damaged appliances

12. Treating Electrical Shock
If someone receives an electric shock, immediately disconnect the appliance or turn off the power causing the shock
DO NOT TOUCH THE VICTIM if he/she is connected to the power source
Call for help, begin rescue breathing

13. Preventing Choking
Choking occurs when an object such as a piece of food becomes stuck in the throat
The trapped object blocks the airway, making it impossible to speak or breathe
Choking victims can die in 4 minutes if the airway is not cleared
Do not give children small, round pieces of food, such as hot dogs or carrots
Cut slices into halves or quarters

14. Treating Choking
Chest Thrusts/Abdominal Thrusts – a procedure used to save choking victims, exerting pressure on the victim’s abdomen
Someone who can COUGH, BREATHE, or TALK is NOT choking
Abdominal thrusts can injure a person so see a doctor as soon as possible