2.00 Kitchen Safety

frayed

Don't use appliances with __________ cords.

Dull knives

These are more dangerous and less efficient than sharp knives.

flammable

able to burn EASILY

perishable

likely to spoil QUICKLY

Electrical shock

To avoid this, stay away from any water and electrical contact, use dry hands to disconnect appliances before cleaning and disconnect the main power source before approaching injured person.

Falls

Clean up spills immediately to avoid these.

Step stool

This should be used for reaching high objects off of shelves.

Loose clothing

This should not be worn while cooking in the kitchen. It may catch on fire and become a safety hazard.

Accidents

Accidents Always pay attention to what is going on in the kitchen to avoid _________.

hair

Always cover or tie back your___________ to prevent cross contamination.

fire extinguisher

Always keep a _____________ in the kitchen.

Paper and plastic

Avoid putting this on or near the range.

Cold water

First aid treatment for a first degree burn.

Apply pressure

First aid treatment for a severely bleeding cut.

Fire extinguisher

Every home should have one of these in their kitchen to use in case of a grease fire. It should also be checked and updated yearly.

plug

Gently pull on the ___________ and not the cord.

Side or back

Handles of pots and pans should always be turned in this direction on the range.

20 seconds

Hands should be scrubbed with soap and water for this amount of time

Lid

If a grease fire occurs, this should be placed on top of the pan to cut off any oxygen and extinguish the fire.

knives

Lay these next to the sink to get washed. DO NOT throw them in a sink full of dish water!!!

Away from you

Lifting lids on hot foods in this manner will help prevent burns.

Flour

Never use this substance when extinguishing a grease fire. It is flammable and will make the fire worse.

Water

Never use this when extinguishing a grease fire. It will cause the fire to expand.

Set it down

The safest way to pas a knife to someone else, to avoid injury.

Cleaning supplies

These should be stored away from food and kept in their original containers.

Heavy items

These should be stored on lower shelves.

Oven mitts

These should be used for handling hot baking pans.

OFF

Turn all range and appliance controls ___________ when you have finished cooking.

Baking soda and salt

When extinguishing a grease fire, these substances can be poured on top of the fire in large amounts.

Handle

When passing a knife to another person offer her /him the ________.

Away

When using knives cut ________ yourself.

Dry

When working with electrical appliances, your hands and the floor you are standing on should always stay ___.

IMMEDIATELY

Wipe up spills ______________ to prevent falls!!!

cross contamination

spreading germs from one food or surface to another

temperature danger zone

temperatures between 40F° to 140F° in which foods should not be stored or kept for long periods of time due to risk of spoilage and bacteria growth