Kitchen SafetyMake safe choices in the kitchen!

Getting Started

Tie back long hair when cookingWash your hands with hot soapy water before preparing, serving, or eating foodDo not wear baggy clothing when cooking

Oven Practice

Use hot pads to remove pans from ovenNever use two dish towels

Putting out Fires

Use baking soda, salt, or fire extinguisher to put out a grease fireYou can also use a tight fitting lidNever put water on a grease fire

Messes Are Not OK

Clean up spills immediatelyTo clean up broken glass, use a wet paper towel

Electricity & Water Don’t Mix

Use electrical appliances with dry handsDo not run an electrical cord across a water sourceWhen cleaning electrical appliances, be sure they are immersible.

Appliance SafetyTake broken appliances to the service shop for repairUnplug appliances by the plug not the cordWhen not using small appliances, keep them unplugged

Range Safety

Keep pan handles toward the center of the rangeNever place an empty pan on hot burnerAlways keep the oven closed except for when broiling in an electric oven

Flames

Keep flammable material away from the rangeBe sure pot holders are dry before using themLift the lid of a pan away from youNever use aerasol cans near heat or flames

Is the Range Off???

Check the controls on the range to make sure it is offDo not touch the surface unit on a range

Heights

Use a stepping stool to reach items on a high shelf

Cross ContaminationAfter cutting raw meat, such as chicken, immediately wash cutting board, knife, and work area.Put cooked meat on a clean plate, rather than on the plate or cutting board you used when it was raw.

Poisons

Keep Poisons out of the reach of childrenBe sure poisons are clearly labeledDo not store Poisons in empty food containersDo not store household cleaners in the same cabinet as foodNever mix household cleaners

Food Handling

Thaw meats in the refrigerator, microwave, or in cold running water; never on the counterKeep your refrigerator set at 35 degrees and your freezer set to 0Never eat foods from a dented can

Knife SafetyKeep knives sharpWash knives one at a timeCut away from yourself when peeling or paringAlways use a cutting board

Canned GoodsCut the tops of cans all the way off, and remove them. Then throw awayWash the top of all cans before use

Metal MagicNever use metal in the microwaveDo not use metal spoons to stir on the stove topGlass does not belong on the stove top

Doors

Open Cabinet Doors are a Safety Hazard

Etiquette

Do not touch your body when cookingDo not eat in the kitchensDo not share food with other kitchensDo not double dip

The End

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