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2. Seven Classifications of Kitchen Safety
Kitchen accidents lead to injuries that could be prevented by not taking shortcuts.
Kitchen hazards are conditions that lead to accidental injuries.
There a seven types of kitchen accidents.
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3. 7 Types of Kitchen Accidents
Cuts
Burns and Fires
Falls
Electrical Issues
Chemical Poisoning
Choking
Other Safety Issues
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4. Cuts: Guidelines for Prevention
Keeps knives sharp. Sharp knives make clear, safe cuts. A person is less likely to cut themselves with a sharp knife.
Wash knives separately.
Cut away from yourself.
Never point a knife at someone.
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Cuts: Guidelines for Prevention cont.
Keep fingers away from blades of blenders
or food processors.
Dispose of broken glass properly using rubber gloves and a broom or wet towel
Store knives in proper holders.
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6. First aid for Cuts Cover wound; apply pressure until bleeding stops.
Wash with soap and water, apply antiseptic, sterile bandage.
If cut is severe, continue to apply pressure; take victim to the doctor or hospital.
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7. Burns and Fires: Guidelines for Prevention
Use potholders to handle hot utensils
Open lids of pans and microwave containers away from you.
Keep ranges and drip pans free from grease.
Water will spread a grease fire.
Do not spray cooking spray over fire or hot burner.
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Burns and fires: Guidelines for Prevention cont.
Extinguish fires with a fire extinguisher
or baking soda. Use water only
if it is not a grease fire and is small.
Keep towels away from heat sources.
Turn handles of pans away from the
edge of the range to avoid tipping.
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9. First Aid for Burns and Fires
If clothing catches fire, smother the flames.
Stop, Drop, and Roll
Place burned area under cold running water. Do not apply ointment.
Do not break blisters.
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Falls: Guidelines for Prevention
Always use a stepstool or ladder to reach high places.
Secure loose area rugs.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Spray cookiing spray over the sink.
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First Aid for Falls
If someone has fallen, do not move them. Make them comfortable and call for help.
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12. Electrical Issues: Guidelines for Prevention
Avoid working with water and electrical appliances at the same time.
Unplug appliances by the plug not the cord.
Replace frayed cords.
Do not use damaged appliances.
Do not overload outlets.
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13. First Aid for Electrical Injuries
Do not touch someone who is experiencing an electrical shock.
Remove the source of the shock with a non-conductive material, such as wood or plastic. Use a broom handle to move source.
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14. Chemical Poisoning: Guidelines for Prevention
Keep all hazardous products and medications out of the reach of children.
Keep all chemicals in their original container.
Keep all chemicals away from food.
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15. First Aid for Chemical Poisoning
Call Poison Control Center.
1 (800)
Have the container of poison with you to give poison control center information listed on the container
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Choking: Guidelines for Prevention
Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
Do not give children small round pieces of
food such as hot dogs, carrots or grapes
Avoid talking, laughing, or walking around with food in your mouth.
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First Aid for Choking
The abdominal thrust (Heimlich
Maneuver) is used to save
choking victims.
The abdominal thrust (HM) can
injure a choking victim.
Make sure victim sees a doctor
as soon as possible after the rescue.
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Other Safety Issues:
Guidelines for Prevention
Remove jewelry before cooking
Keep hair restrained
No loose clothing
Wear closed-toed shoes
No Hoodies
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First Aid for Other Safety Issues
Remove jewelry caught in a small appliance
to prevent cutting the victim.
Try to release hair if caught in appliance.
Use cloth to smother fire in hair.
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