1. Preventing Kitchen Accidents
General Safety
Preventing Falls
Preventing Cuts
Electrical Safety
Hazardous Chemicals
Preventing Burns

2. General Safety Guidelines
Keep Long hair tied back
No dangling jewelry
No long baggy sleeves
Prevent clutter – clean as you go
Close draws and doors completely
Use right tool for the job
Store heavy cookware on low shelves
Long hair will burn easily so always keep your hair tied back
Rings with stone have places for bacteria to grow – put them in your pockets not on counter
Baggy sleeves will catch fire and drag through the food – all coats left in the classroom
Put items away as soon as you finish with them – no purses or notebooks in the lab
Open drawers can cause you to fall and hurt yourself
Never use a knife to open a can or prize a lit off

3. Assignment: Mastery
Prioritize the list of general safety guidelines from least important to most important. Explain why you listed them the way you did.

4. Preventing Falls Clean up spills immediately Keep clutter cleaned up
Use a step stool to reach high shelves
Even flour spilled on the floor will be very slick on the floor
Any unexpected clutter can cause a fall – pets, toys, even small children, peelings
Never climb on an unsteady chair to reach a high shelf

5. Assignment: Self-Expressive
Draw a picture at the bottom of the column that represents the most important thing to remember about falls in our lab.
When finished drawing go around your table and explain your drawing – why you choose that one as most important.

6. Preventing Cuts Keep knives sharp Store knives properly
Never catch a falling knife
Wash knives separately
Sweep up broken glass – use a wet paper towel instead of fingers
Dull knives require you to press harder – they cause more cuts than sharp knives
Knives stored on magnetic strip, knife block, or drawer divider – Throwing knives in a drawer cause them to become dull and get nicks in the blade
Catching a falling knife – you might catch the blade
Hold on to the handle and never put the knife into the soapy dishwater- you can’t see and might grab the blade first and cut your hand
Sweep large pieces first into a dustpan and seal the broken glass in a paper or plastic bag – take out the trash a soon a possible. Then use a weep paper towel to wipe up the tiny pieces of class.

7. Assignment: Understanding
Write a cause-effect statement about something that has happened to you when you were cut.
Example: I cut my hand on a can lid when I pushed the trash down in the wastebasket with my hand.
Write what you should have done to prevent this accident

8. Electrical Safety Water and Electricity don’t mix
Avoid damage to electrical cords
Use outlets properly –polarized plugs
Use small electrical appliances correctly
Watch your problems
If you are using water don’t use electrical appliances – when using electrical appliances don’t use water. Don’t run cords around the sink – If it becomes wet or falls into the water unplug immediately –Be sure to read the user manual to know how to clean
Don’t run them over hot surface or try to staple or nail them in place – always take ahold of the plug to unplug – never disconnect by tugging on the cord
Overloaded plugs cause fires –Polarized plugs have one blade wider than the other so they will fit into the outlet only one way – never try to force the plug or change the shape – change the plug or buy and adapter
Never put your fingers into an appliance that is plugged in – you might accidently turn the appliance on – cords shouldn’t dangle over the counter – could be pulled off – turn off appliance as soon as you are finished with it and unplug – never try to stick a knife into a toaster
Never use a damaged appliance or one that gives you shock – have it repaired or replace. If it starts to burn unplug immediately

9. Assignment: Self-Expressive
Design a symbol that would alert people to be safe around electrical appliances.

10. Hazardous Chemicals Read labels carefully Keep in original container
NEVER mix chemicals
Point spray nozzle where it is suppose to go
Store away from food
Substitute safe cleaners when possible
Many cleaning chemicals are hazardous – not just limited to industries – oven cleaners, light fluid, drain cleaners, pesticides, polishes – can burn, breathing difficulties, and poisoning
Before buying read label carefully – how to use, adequate ventilation, ways to protect yourself, proper disposal, what to do if accidentally swallowed or inhaled
You’ll lose the directions and may mistake for a consumable liquid – story about drinking fuel from a Vodka bottle
Mixing can cause poisonous fumes
Never point nozzle at your self – burn face or eyes
Could accidently pick up and put in food – Flammable products could catch fire if stored near the range – Store so small children can’t get to them
Substitutes – Oven Cleaner: paste of baking soda, salt, and hot water
Drain cleaner – ¼ cup baking soda followed by ½ cup vinegar cover until fizzing stops then flush with hot water
Window cleaner – equal parts vinegar and water and use crumpled newspaper to wipe

11. Assignment: Mastery
What are the two most important points to remember about keeping your home safe from hazardous chemicals?
Why did you choose these two?

12. Preventing Burns Always use DRY pot holders
Life a pan’s lid away from your face
Keep pots and pans in good condition
Keep handles turned toward back
Keep flammable items away from range
Arrange racks before starting the oven
Stand to side when opening the oven door
Clean spills when cooled
Turn off controls when not in use
Keep fire extinguisher handy
Wet pot holders will burn because steam is super heated water –Check for holes and tears or burn spots
The steam won’t rush out into your face
Loose handles or warped bottom could cause an accident
Don’t let handles stick out over the range or over a hot burner
No plastic near the range – will give off poisonous fumes – papers, towels
If you have to reposition when hot it is easy to burn self
Heat comes rushing out and burn face
Spills allowed to build up can catch fire on range top and in oven
How to control a grease fire – put on a lid – turn off heat – or baking soda – never a fire extinguisher – too forceful and will spread – never water – oil floats on water and will jump

13. Assignment: Understanding
Write a cause-effect statement about a personal experience you’ve had when you got burned.
Example: I burned my hand when I used an oven mitten that was wet.

14. Synthesis Task:
Create a brochure about Preventing Kitchen Accidents in the Home
Prioritize the information you have learned
Include 4 areas from your organizer
Choose your Audience
Make it colorful, concise,