1. Safety in the Kitchen The Safe Workplace
Things that make a kitchen a safe workplace are:
Structure, equipment, and electric wiring in good repair.
Adequate lighting.
Non-slip floors.
Clearly marked exits.
Equipment supplied with necessary safety devices/protective guards.
Conveniently located emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire blankets and first-aid kits.

2. Safety in the Kitchen Preventing Cuts
Keep Knives Sharp. A Sharp knife is safer than a dull one because it requires less pressure and is less likely to slip.
Always use a cutting board. Do nut cut against a metal surface. Always place a non-slip mat under your cutting board to keep it from slipping.
Do not try to catch a falling knife. Step back and let it fall.
Always pay close attention when working with knives.
Never put knives in sink with soapy water where they can’t be seen.

3. Safety in the Kitchen Preventing Burns
Always assume a pot handle is HOT. Never grab pot handles with your bare hands.
Use dry pads or towels to handle hot pans. Wet ones will create steam, which can burn you.
Keep pot handles out of the aisle so people won’t bump into them. Also, always keep pot handles away from open flames of gas burners.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a chef coat and closed toe shoes to protect you from spilled or spattered hot foods and oils.
Always warn people when you are walking behind them with hot food or when you are walking behind someone working with hot food.

4. Safety in the Kitchen Preventing Fires
Know where fire extinguishers are located and how
to use them.
2. If a fire alarm sounds, before exiting the kitchen, turn off all gas and electric appliances.
Keep all exits free from obstacles.
DO NOT PANIC!!! Keep calm at all times.

5. Safety in the Kitchen Preventing Injuries from Machines/Equipment
Do not use any equipment unless you understand its operation.
Use all guards and safety devices on equipment. Set slicing machines to “0” when not in use.
Unplug all equipment before disassembling or cleaning.
Tuck in any loose fitting clothing, to avoid getting them caught in machinery.
Use equipment only for the purpose intended.

6. Safety in the Kitchen Preventing Slips and Falls
Clean up spills immediately.
Throw salt on a slippery spot to make it less slippery.
Keep aisles clear and unobstructed.
Don’t carry objects too big to see over.
Always walk, DON’T RUN!!!.
Use a stepping ladder to reach high shelves.

7. Safety in the Kitchen Preventing Strains/Injury From Lifting
Lift with your leg muscles, not your back.
Don’t twist or turn your back while lifting.
Make sure that your footing is secure.
Use a cart to move heavy objects long distances.
If an object is too heavy and there is no cart…Don’t be afraid to ask for help!