Preventing Kitchen Accidents

Mrs. HucalFood and Nutrition

February 2014

1. Falls2. Cuts3. Electrical shocks4. Burns5. Poisoning

Kitchen hazards:

Tie back hair Remove jewellery Roll up sleeves Prevent distractions (no cell phones) Wear an apron correctly

◦ Why?

General safety guidelines

Why?

Prevent clutter

Why?

Close drawers and doors

Why?

Use the right tool for the job

Why?

Store heavy or bulky items on low shelves

Wipe up spills immediately Don’t wear untied shoes Use a step stool to reach items that are high

up

Preventing falls1.

Keep knives sharp and use them properly Store knives carefully Do not try to catch a falling knife Sweep up broken glass immediately Do not leave knives or other sharp-edged

utensils in the sink to soak

Preventing cuts2.

Use electricity safelyPreventing Electrical Shocks

3.

Have dry hands when using an electrical appliance

Do not stand on a wet floor Keep electrical appliances away from water

Water and electricity don’t mix

Do not run cords around a sink If an electrical appliance falls into the sink,

unplug it without touching the appliance Do not put electrical appliances in water to

soak

Water and electricity don’t mix

Keep cords away from hot surfaces Do not staple or nail cords in place

Disconnect an appliance by grasping the plug at the electrical outlet – NEVER by the cord

Avoid damage to electrical cords

Do not plug too many cords into an electrical outlet

Do not try to force a plug into an outlet

Use outlets properly

Never put your fingers or a kitchen tool inside an appliance that is plugged in◦ Why?

Don’t let cords dangle over the counter◦ Why?

Turn off and unplug electrical appliances as soon as you’re done with them

Use care with appliances that are plugged in

4. Preventing Burns

Preventing stove and microwave accidents

Use potholders or oven mitts Do not use kitchen towels to remove items

from the oven◦ Why?

Take the far edge of a pot lid off first Keep handles turned inward

◦ Why?

To prevent stove and microwave accidents

Keep flammable items such as paper towels away from the stove

Do not use plastic items near the stove except those designed for such use

Move oven racks BEFORE you turn on the oven

Stand to the side when you open the oven door

To prevent kitchen and microwave accidents

Don’t reach into a hot oven◦ Use a potholder or oven mitt to pull out the rack

first Clean up spills and crumbs after the oven

has cooled◦ Why?

Turn off the oven or stove when you’re finished

Keep a fire extinguisher handy

To prevent oven and microwave accidents

Turn off the heat Put the cover on the pan Pour salt or baking soda on the flames Use a fire extinguisher

NEVER USE WATER TO PUT OUT A GREASE FIRE!

If a fire starts on the stove

Turn off or disconnect the appliance Keep the door closed until the fire goes out.

If there is a fire in the oven, microwave, or toaster oven

NEVER carry a pan with burning

contents

Preventing Poisoning Cleaners Disinfectants Bleach Drain cleaner

Hazardous chemicals5.

Keep chemicals in their original containers◦ Why?

Never mix different chemical products Store hazardous chemical products away

from food and make sure that children can’t reach them

Store flammable products away from sources of heat

Handling household chemicals

Always Think and Act Safe

Fire Safety Prevention in the Kitchen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ed8NDF

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1940’s Kitchen Safety Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vY-OJia

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