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Kitchen Hazard Activity

AUDIENCETEACHER’S PAGE 6th -12th grade Students who have never cooked or

worked in a kitchen environment. Students who are taking a foods and

nutrition class for the fist time and need to be informed of safe kitchen procedures and first aid.


ENVIRONMENTTEACHER’S PAGE Small Groups or Individuals At a computer


OBJECTIVE: FALL PREVENTIONTEACHER’S PAGE

Given a situation in a kitchen that involves a fall hazard, students will be able to identify the fall hazard.

Complete with 80% accuracy.


OBJECTIVE: PREVENTION FOR CUTS Given a situation in a kitchen that

involves a cut hazard, students will be able to identify the cutting hazard.



OBJECTIVE: ELECTRICAL SHOCK PREVENTION Given a situation in a kitchen that

involves and electrical shock hazard, students will be able to identify the electrical shock hazard.



OBJECTIVE: PREVENTION FOR FIRES Given a situation in a kitchen

students will be able to identify the fire hazard.



The Skill to Learn Today is….

Recognizing and Preventing Hazards

Recognizing and Preventing Hazards

The keys to preventing kitchen accidents are……

Careful kitchen management Safe work habits

Today you will learn some general guidelines to have a safe and fun cooking experience!

Falls are a major hazard in the kitchen

To prevent falls….

Keep floors clean and free of clutter

Wipe up spills, spatters, and peelings immediately

Do not wear loose or floppy shoes

For example: Flip Flops

Do not wear loose or floppy clothes

For example: extremely baggy pants

SO….WHAT IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF WHAT TO WEAR IN THE KITCHEN??

Long Hair pulled back

Sleeves or jewelry not hindering

hand movement

Close toed, well fitting shoes

Pants not hindering

foot movement

Use a firm step stool or ladder

DO NOT use a chairChairs are designed to be sat on, not

stood on

Cuts Consumer Product Safety Commission

estimates that over 137,000 people receive hospital treatment for injuries from kitchen knives each year.

DON’T LET THAT BE YOU!!

Let’s learn about how to prevent cuts…

Keep knives sharp and use properly Click on each star to see how to use a knife properly

When you are finished click the arrow at the bottom of the screen

Always use the right knife for the right job. Ask your teacher which knife is appropriate for the type of food you are cutting.

If the knife is not slicing easily, stop using your knife and tell your teacher. Dull knives are a sure way to cut yourself.

Make sure you have a firm grasp on the food you are cutting. Do not let anything hinder movement of your hands ( remember the good examples of what to wear in the kitchen??)

Always cut away from your body. If the knife accidently slips out of your hands you want the blade to be facing away from your body, NOT towards it.

DO NOT TRY TO CATCH A FALLING KNIFE. STAND OUT OF THE WAY AND LET IT FALL TO THE FLOOR.

DO NOT SOAK KNIVES IN THE SINK; CLEAN THEM AFTER USE. YOU MAY FORGET ABOUT THEM AND THEY MAY BECOME HIDDEN IN THE SOAPY WATER AND WHEN AN UNSUSPECTING PERSON COMES ALONG AND PUTS

THEIR HAND IN THE WATER………OUCH!!!

!!!

Use a broom and dustpan, bread, or a wet paper towel to clean up broken glass.

DO NOT use your fingers. The glass shards will be razor sharp.

Electrical Safety Appliances save both time and

work in the kitchen, but, they are a source of electrical shock if not used correctly

If you have any questions about how to use an electrical appliance ALWAYS ask your teacher before experimenting.

Make sure cords of electrical appliances are on a clean, dry surface

DO NOT let a cord lay in the sink in a puddle on the counter

To avoid damaging electrical appliances DO NOT:

Tug on cordsLet cords lay on a hot surfaceOverload electrical sockets

Fires Fires can easily get out of

hand. That is why you need to be proactive in fire safety for your sake and others

Be able to locate and use the fire extinguisher so that you can put out a fire quickly.

Your teacher will instruct you where the fire extinguisher is located and how to use it properly.

USE BAKING SODA OR SALT TO PUT OUT A FIRE INSTEAD OF WATER

WATER WILL SPATTER AND MAY END UP BURNING YOU OR OTHERS.

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Here is an exercise to test what you have learned…….

The next slide is a picture of a kitchen. You need to find 7 hazards in kitchen.

Click on the hazard to see an explanation and click on the forward arrow when you are finished.

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Knives in the sink is a hazard because someone may not realize you have put them there or YOU may forget you put them there and reach into the sink and cut yourself.

Overloading an electrical socket is a hazard because it may damage the appliances and start an electrical fire.

Appliances setting in water are a hazard and may cause an electrical fire, in addition allowing cords to lay on hot surfaces may damage the electrical appliances and may cause a fire.

Pouring water on a fire is a hazard because it may splatter and burn you and others.

Sleeves covering the hands, dresses or pants covering the shoes, and long hair not pulled back are hazards because they hinder movement and may catch fire when daggling over the stove as shown in the picture.

Picking up glass with your bare hands is a hazard because broken glass shards are extremely sharp. Pick up broken glass shards with a wet paper towel, a piece of bread, or sweep it up with a broom.

Standing on a chair is a hazard. Chairs are meant to be sat on; not stood on. Use a step stool instead.

Now it’s time for the real deal!

This quiz contains ten multiple choice questions that will test you over what you have learned in this PowerPoint.

You will need to answer eight of the ten questions correctly to pass the quiz

When you are ready click the forward arrow to take you to the quiz.

Good Luck!

1.Sarah spills some oil she is measuring onto the floor. What should she do?

a.Wipe up the oil immediately.b.Wait until she has finished measuring the

oil then wipe it up.c.Let her teacher clean it up at the end of t

he class period.

Correct!

This will prevent slips, trips, and falls

Incorrect!

This would cause a fall hazard.

2. Tom has finished slicing tomatoes. He puts his knife in the sink. What should he have done with his knife?

a.He did the correct thingb.Clean his knife after use and put it a

wayc.Leave it on the cutting board for som

eone else to clean

Correct!

This will prevent anyone from accidently cutting

themself.

Incorrect!

This causes a hazard for an unsuspecting person who puts their

hands in the dishwater or leaves extra work for another group member.

3. Sally needs to use the electric mixer. The closest outlet has six places to plug in and five are already being used. What should she do?

a.With her teacher’s permission, unplug some of the cords in the outlet, then plug in the electric mixer

b.Plug in the electric mixerc.Tug on the cord until it reaches another o

utlet

Correct!

This will prevent electrical shock.

Incorrect!

This causes a shock hazard.

4. What is one thing you need to be able to locate and use in the kitchen, that could potentially save you, others, and the facility from burns?

a.Potato Masherb.Microwavec.Fire Extinguisher

Correct!

Knowing where and how to use a fire extinguisher is a life

saving skill in the foods and nutrition lab and at home.

Incorrect!

While useful, this item will not help you in the case of a fire.

5. George knows that he has foods and nutrition lab today and is deciding what shoes to wear. Of the following, which should he choose?

a.Flip flopsb.His dad’s work boots, which are two

sizes too bigc.Tennis shoes

Correct!

Wear form fitting shoes to prevent a trip hazard.

Incorrect!

These could become a trip hazard in the kitchen.

6. Matilda accidently breaks a plate on the floor. Her instinct tells her to pick it up with her fingers, however she learned in class that:

a.You should sweep up broken glass with a broom

b.You should leave it for someone else in your group to clean up

c.You should pick up broken glass with your fingers

Correct!

This will prevent you or others from cutting

themselves.

Incorrect!

This would cause you or someone else to cut

themselves.

7.Where should a cord be when plugged into an outlet?

a.On a clean dry surfaceb.In the sinkc.In a puddle of liquid

Correct!

This will prevent a shock hazard.

Incorrect!

This would cause a shock hazard.

8. Maria accidently cooks the meat too long and it catches on fire. What should she put on it to extinguish the flames?

a.Baking sodab.Saltc.All of the above

Correct!

Both of these can be used to extinguish kitchen fires.

Partially Correct!

This is a correct but there is also one more item that can be used to extinguish a

kitchen fire…

9. Where should you leave your back pack?

a.On the floor in the kitchen area

b.On the counterc.By your desk

Correct!

This will prevent a trip hazard.

Incorrect!

Someone may not see it and trip over it.

10. Laci is trying to cut a chicken with a butter knife. Is she using the right knife for the right job?

a.Yes, a knife is a knifeb.No, a butter knife is not meant f

or cutting meatc.Yes, as long as it’s sharp it’s safe

Correct!

This will prevent Laci from cutting herself.

Incorrect!

The knife is not designed for cutting meat nor is it sharp

enough.

If you answered eight or more question correctly

If you answered eight or less questions correctly you may either

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Congratulations!!!!

You now know how to recognize and prevent hazards in the kitchen!

Click the next button to watch a short video to sum

up everything you have learned today.