1. Why is it important to practice kitchen safety? What are some things that can go wrong if you don’t?

2. Kitchen Safety Be SAFE!!!

3. Kitchen Safety Tips for Preventing Burns/Fires Preventing Falls Preventing Cuts Preventing choking Preventing Electric Shock

4. Preventing Cuts tips Keep Knives sharp Always hold knives by the handle Wash knives separately Don’t try to catch a falling knife Keep fingers away from rough surfaces, slicing edges and rotating beaters Sweep up glass immediately with broom and dustpan Treatment for cuts Clean cuts by running under warm water – Apply pressure if bleeding is heavy Apply antibacterial crème or spray Bandage with clean gauze or band-aid

5. Can household cleaners be dangerous? Explain how

6. Hazardous Chemicals – Cause burns, breathing difficulties and poisoning. – Read labels. – Never transfer hazardous products to another container. – Never mix different chemical products. – Never mix compounds such as bleach/ammonia. – Use charcoal/hibachi outside ONLY – gives off carbon monoxide.

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8. What are the dangers of these common cleaners?

9. Preventing Burns/Fires Tips Keep hair tied back Always use oven mitts Turn panhandles inward Tilt pot lid away from face to prevent burns from steam Keep towels and other materials away from heating elements Clean grease and bits of food off oven Treating Minor burns Run under cool water Apply lotion, moisturizer or burn crème Cover loosely with clean gauze

10. Preventing Fires/Burns Extinguish fires with: – Fire Extinguisher by following the PASS steps Pull Pin Aim at Base of Fire Spray fire while using a Sweeping motion – Smother fires with Salt, baking Soda or wet towel – Never put water on a Grease Fire – Don’t Panic!!!

11. ABC Fire Extinguisher Class A: Ordinary combustibles (paper, wood, cloth) Class B: Flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, grease, kerosene) Class C: Energized electrical equipment (wiring, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, appliances)

12. Preventing Falls Tips – Clean up Spills immediately – Keep floor clear of clutter – Make sure rugs are secure – Make sure shoes fit and all laces are tied Treating Falls – Leave person on floor if anything seems to be broken – Alert an adult

13. Preventing choking Tips Chew with your mouth closed Don’t talk and laugh with your mouth full Don’t play with your mount food Chew your food thoroughly before swallowing treatment Apply Heimlich maneuver Alert adult

14. Preventing Shock Tips No aluminum foil or any metal in the microwave Don’t plug in several appliances at once Always unplug appliances after use Make sure hands are dry when dealing with electric appliances Keep all electrical appliances and cords away from water Treatment Unplug appliance Do not touch appliance or person Notify adult

15. Other ways to be safe in the kitchen! Keep chemicals away from foods and food preparation areas Store foods properly Cook foods thoroughly Always wash your hands Store heavy items on bottom shelves