(4.2) Home Safety
Which statements are true about small kitchen appliances?
- They should be kept away from the edge of the counter - The manufacturer's directions for use should be followed - They should be turned off and unplugged when not in use
Every kitchen should be equipped with a:
- fire extinguisher - smoke detector - telephone
Which of the following are safe places to store poisons?
- out of reach of children - in a locked cabinet
Space heaters:
- should not be left unattended - should be kept away from walkways - can be a fire hazard
Eye protection should be worn when:
- working with wood or metal - working with harsh chemicals - cutting grass
To avoid food poisoning, perishable foods should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than ________ days.
4-5
To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill on the stove or in the oven, use a fire extinguisher or throw _______ on the fire source.
Baking soda
The garage should be kept well ventilated in order to guard against:
Carbon monoxide poisoning
To prevent cuts, the sharp edges of knives and scissors should always be:
Directed away from the body
Which measure is important to keep children from reaching pots?
Do not allow the handles of pots to stick out over the edge of the stove.
Tools can be used safely for jobs that they were not designed to do.
False
All spills should be cleaned up __________.
Immediately
Where should flammable materials be stored?
In a fireproof container
The __________ is the most hazardous room in the house because it contains many potentially dangerous appliances and objects.
Kitchen
Garage door sensors should be tested:
Periodically
To make your home a safe environment, _________ measures need to be taken on a moment-by-moment basis.
Preventative
In order to prevent accidental spillage, pots and pans:
Should be watched carefully
It is not safe to leave tools out and workbenches cluttered with nails and tools.
True
When is the best time to clean lawn equipment?
When it is turned off and cooled down
