Kitchen saftey Flashcards
When do you wipe up spills?
Directly after it happens
What do you use to get things from high cabinets? What do you NOT use?
Use: Ladder and step stool
DONT use: Sturdy chair
Leave cabinet doors and drawers open (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
Why are dull knives more dangerous than sharp knives?
You are more likely to slip and cut yourself
Dull knives are safer than sharp (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
How many knives can be used on a cutting board
One
How do you use a n=knife on a cutting board
Slanted, away from fingers
Do you catch knives, ice picks, or scissors in mid-air when they fall? Why or why not?
No. This causes the danger of cutting you hand open.
Where are knives stored after being washed?
They are stored in a different drawer from simple utensils
Keep your fingers away from _______ and ______ in appliances when being used
Beaters, blades
Use knives and other sharp utensils only for ________ purpose
Intended
When should you clean up broken glass?
Immediately after it happens
When picking up broken glass, what do you use to pick it up?
Your hand wrapped in a towel
What do you do to a can lid when opening it?
Take the lid completely off
Leave sharp knives in a sink full of water when done with them (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
What should you use to put out a grease fire?
Salt or baking soda
keep ________ materials away from the _____ (stove) and portable appliances that produce heat
Flammable, range
Do you use a wet or dry potholder to remove pans from the range
Dry