Post on 13-Jan-2016
Kitchen Kitchen SafetySafety
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RulesRules
Clothing Clothing Wear an apron to protect your clothing
Avoid wearing bulky or long flowing clothes
Hygiene Hygiene Pull long hair back
Wash your hands before you begin
RulesRulesUse thick, dry potholders to handle hot objects
Wear gloves if you have an open sore
Use wooden spoons to stir hot foods
Pass knives with the handle pointed out and wash them separately
When cooking on a range-top, turn pan handles to the back or side to prevent accidents
Lift pan lids away from you (steam burns)
Never leave food cooking unattended
Never use electricity around water (dry your hands before touching appliances)
Keep knives sharp and use a cutting board
Be sure you know how to use an appliance
Do not overload plugs
Stand on a sturdy stool when reaching items up high
Keep your area neat and clean
Wipe up spills
Never put a knife down into an appliance
Use a damp paper towel to pick up broken glass
Keep cabinet doors closed
Practice proper kitchen techniques
Avoid cross contamination of food
Use caution when cooking with alcohol
Stay Focused
Keep a fire extinguisher handy
Be Be PreparedPrepared
Know how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver
Have a clear understanding of first aid
And Finally . . .And Finally . . .
Research basic first Research basic first aid principles for a aid principles for a cut, a burn and a cut, a burn and a
sprain from a fall.sprain from a fall.
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Or discuss ways Or discuss ways cross cross
contamination contamination could be avoided could be avoided
in the kitchen.in the kitchen.
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