Saftey In Kitchen Flashcards
Organize
No clutter to reduce accident
Prevents fires burns falls and cuts
Four kitchen accidents
Fires
Burns
Falls
Cuts
Preventing fires
8
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
Why should u keep oven closed when fire starts in it
What should u do instead
Exposure to oxygen will ignite flame more
Leave door closed and turn oven off to let die down
How do u put out electrical fire
Chemical fire extinguisher
What should u do if a fire starts in a pot
3
Smother in tight fitting lid
Turn off stove top / heat source
Let fire die down
Terms meaning cooking fat
6
Vegetable oil
Olive oil
Grease
Fat
Lard
Baconfat
Etc
What do you do if fats/oils catch fire
4
Contain fire if possible
NEVER USE WATER
fire extinguisher
Leave house if can’t put it out
Preventing burns
6
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
Why do oven mitts / potholders need to be dry
Wet will conduct heat more rapidly
How to get food out of oven preventing burns
4
Use oven mitts
Open door all the way
Slide oven rack out
Bend over fully to grab it and put it on safe surface
How to treat minor burns
4
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
When should u seek medical attention for a burn
3
Pain
Blistering
More then 1st degree
Preventing falls
6
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
Preventing cuts
9
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