Saftey In Kitchen

Question 1

Organize

Answer 1

No clutter to reduce accident

Prevents fires burns falls and cuts

Question 2

Four kitchen accidents

Answer 2

Fires
Burns
Falls
Cuts

Question 3

Preventing fires

8

Answer 3

Don’t panic

Think

No loose fitting clothes

Never leave stove top unattended

Repair loose electrical connections / damaged cords

Looks inside oven before

Keep fire containers

Never water on fats/oils

Question 4

Why should u keep oven closed when fire starts in it

What should u do instead

Answer 4

Exposure to oxygen will ignite flame more

Leave door closed and turn oven off to let die down

Question 5

How do u put out electrical fire

Answer 5

Chemical fire extinguisher

Question 6

What should u do if a fire starts in a pot

3

Answer 6

Smother in tight fitting lid

Turn off stove top / heat source

Let fire die down

Question 7

Terms meaning cooking fat

6

Answer 7

Vegetable oil

Olive oil

Grease

Fat

Lard

Baconfat

Etc

Question 8

What do you do if fats/oils catch fire

4

Answer 8

Contain fire if possible

NEVER USE WATER

fire extinguisher

Leave house if can’t put it out

Question 9

Preventing burns

6

Answer 9

DRY Heat protection (Oven mutts/pot holders)

Don’t drop food into hot oil- lower with slotted spoon/tongs

Release steam opening pot towards body so steam is released away from you

Open oven all the way bend over pull racks out

Turn pot handles inward

Smother fires no water

Question 10

Why do oven mitts / potholders need to be dry

Answer 10

Wet will conduct heat more rapidly

Question 11

How to get food out of oven preventing burns

4

Answer 11

Use oven mitts

Open door all the way

Slide oven rack out

Bend over fully to grab it and put it on safe surface

Question 12

How to treat minor burns

4

Answer 12

Tell teacher

Place burn in cold water (not ice cold) under tap or bowl

Hold in water until pain stops

Seek medical attention if needed

Question 13

When should u seek medical attention for a burn

3

Answer 13

Pain

Blistering

More then 1st degree

Question 14

Preventing falls

6

Answer 14

Wipe floor immediately when spilled on

Wear sensible shoes

Walk don’t run

Use proper step ladder

Replace torn Mats immediately

Keep cupboards and drawers closed

Question 15

Preventing cuts

9

Answer 15

Use correct knife

Store knives properly

Never place knives in sink. Wash asap

Don’t slice food in hands

Keep knives sharp

Cutting boards

Cut away from body

Don’t use to pry lids off

Create flat surface on round foods

Question 16

Why should u keep knives sharp

3

Answer 16

Avoids using too much pressure

Dull knives are more dangerous-may slip off surface of food

Need max control

Question 17

How to cut round foods

Answer 17

Cut flat base so food sits firmly while cutting

Question 18

How to clean a knife

Answer 18

Clean from back edge

Knife will cut through fabric

Question 19

How to clean broken glass

Answer 19

Large pieces swept up

Small pieces picked up with wet paper towel

Question 20

What to do when sustaining minor cut

5

Answer 20

Tell teacher

Cover cut with paper towel applying pressure

Show where contaminated knife is

Show what food is contaminated

Head to office for bandaid / first aid