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Preventing Kitchen Accidents
Accidents Happen!
Some kitchen accidents are due to ignorance…
But most are due to human carelessness!
The Kitchen
• - is a room or part of a room used for cooking and food preparation.
• -Cooking is fun, but kitchen safety is a priority. Think about it: Knives! Fire! Bacteria! Observing basic rules of kitchen safety is a good habit to develop. Always pay attention to what you’re doing in the kitchen because one slip can cause serious injury or accidents.
• -The kitchen is a dangerous place. Not only are you working with hot surfaces, and boiling liquid, but you're handling sharp knives and utensils that can injure you in a second. So let's learn how to stay safe in the kitchen.
The Basic Rule in Kitchen Safety
• Preventing Slips & Falls
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• Wipe up spills immediately
• Ice machines can also create fall hazards because of the large volume of water involved.
• Employees should never carry large loads that obstruct their vision.
• Equipment & Attire
• Long sleeves to reduce burns.
• Skid-resistant shoes to reduce falls and injuries from hot liquids
• Never cook while wearing dangling jewelry.
The most common kitchen accidents:
• Chemical poisonings
• Cuts
• Burns
• Fires
• Falls
Electrical shocks, choking, and other types of injury can also occur.
You can prevent accidents by:
• Properly using and caring for equipment
• Following good safety practices
• Keeping the kitchen clean
CHEMICAL Poisoning
Children are especially susceptible to chemical poisoning.
To many children, household products (furniture polish, kitchen cleaners, bleach) look like food.
Prevention & Treatment of Chemical Poisonings
PREVENT:• Keep all products in a
safe location– Not under the sink!
• Keep in original, labeled containers
• Take it with you if interrupted
• Don’t rely on safety caps!• Wash all produce
thoroughly (pesticides)
TREAT:• Call the nearest poison
control center immediately
• Have the container on hand
• If the label lists instructions for first aid, follow them!
Preventing Cuts
• Keep knives sharp- dull blades can slip• Move the blade away from the body• Don’t try to catch a falling knife!• Only use knives to CUT• Keep fingers away from beaters, blenders, food
processors, garbage disposals– Disconnect and use a non-metal utensil
• Never pick up broken glass with your bare hands
To treat a cut:
• Cover the wound with a sterile cloth
• Apply firm pressure to the wound
• Wash minor cuts with soap & water, apply antiseptic, and bandage
• Severe wounds deserve a trip to the ER or doctor! (continue to apply pressure)
Preventing Burns & Fires
What causes most kitchen burns?• Scalding liquids• Spattering grease• Hot cooking utensils
Most kitchen fires are caused by:• Malfunctioning electric appliances• Carelessness around hot surfaces & open
flames
• Use pot holders• Turn all pan handles INWARD to prevent
tipping• Open pan lids AWAY from you to prevent
steam burns• Do not let children play near the range or cook
without help• Disconnect small appliances when not in use• Use caution when heating liquids in the
microwave• Wear tight-fitting clothing and roll up long
sleeves• Do not hang flammable materials near the range
If a fire or burn occurs:
• Have an extinguisher handy!
• STOP, DROP, and ROLL
• Run burned area under cool water– Do NOT apply
ointment or grease of any kind!
– Don’t break blisters
Preventing Falls
• Don’t stand on a chair, box, or countertop to reach high places– Use a sturdy ladder or step
stool• Wipe up spills from floors
IMMEDIATELY!• Use cooking spray over
the sink• Remove tripping risks-
kids’ toys, shoes ,etc.• Don’t store heavy items
on the top shelf!
Preventing Electric Shock
• Never stand on a wet floor or work on a wet counter
• Don’t touch electric items with wet hands• Don’t run cords under rugs/carpet• Don’t overload outlets or use extension cords if
possible• Hold onto the PLUG, not the CORD, when
disconnecting• Replace all cords/plugs when they become
worn
Treating Electric Shock
• DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE FIRST!
• Use non-conducting material to pull victim away from the source– Rope, long piece of
cloth, wooden pole
• Call for help and begin rescue breathing (CPR)
CHOKING
Prevent by:• Chewing food thoroughly• Avoid talking/laughing
with food in your mouth• Don’t give children small,
round pieces of food- cut slices in half!
Treat by:• Using the obstructed
airway maneuver (aka Heimlich)
• Be sure the person IS choking– Can they cough, breathe,
or talk?