Kitchen Safety Flashcards
Keep all electrical appliances and cords away from water
Preventing Shock
Hair tied back
Preventing Burns/Fires
Don’t talk and laugh with your mouth full
Preventing Choking
Chew with mouth closed
Preventing Choking
Make sure hands are dry when dealing with electric appliances
Preventing Shock
Use fire extinguisher
To Extinguish
Wash knives separately
Preventing Cuts
Hold knives by the handle
Preventing Cuts
No aluminum foil or any metal in the microwave
Preventing Shock
Ammonia (windex) and bleach should never be stored next to each other
Other ways to be safe
Keep floor clear of clutter
Preventing Falls
Never try to catch a falling knife
Preventing Cuts
Never put water on grease fire
To Extinguish
Sweep up glass immediately with broom and dustpan
Preventing Cuts
Clean grease and bits off oven
Preventing Burns/Fires
Keep knives sharp
Preventing Cuts
Make sure rugs are secure
Preventing Falls
Clean up spills
Preventing Falls
Keep fingers away from rough surfaces, slicing edges, and rotating beaters
Preventing Cuts
Chew thoroughly before swallowing
Preventing Choking
Smother salt, baking soda, or pan lid on fires
To Extinguish
Don’t plug in several large appliances at once
Preventing Shock
Don’t play with your mouth full
Preventing Choking
Make sure shoes fit and all laces are tied
Preventing Falls
Use oven mitts
Preventing Burns/Fires
Tilt pot lid away from face
Preventing Burns/Fires
Turn pan handles inwards
Preventing Burns/Fires
Keep towels and other materials away from heating elements
Preventing Burns/Fires
Keep chemicals away from foods and food preparation areas
Other ways to be safe
