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
