Safety in the Kitchen
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Safety in the Kitchen
The keys to preventing kitchen accidents are careful kitchen
management and safe work habits.
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General Safety Guidelines
• Do not let hair, jewelry, and sleeves dangle- fire danger and possible tangling around/ in appliances
• Keep your mind on what you’re doing• Prevent clutter- clean up as you go and put things
away• Close drawers and doors• Use the right tool for the job• Store heavy or bulky items on low shelves
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Falls
• Keep floors clean and free of clutter– Wipe up spills and peelings quickly
• Eliminate other hazards, slippery throw rugs and damaged or worn flooring– Tie shoes, avoid long clothing, floppy slippers
• Use a firm stepstool or ladder instead of a chair
• Use a skid resistant backing on rugs
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Cuts
• Keep knives sharp and use properly• Use a drawer divider or knife rack for sharp
cutting tools• Don’t catch a falling knife• Don’t soak knives in sink or dishpan or water• Sweep up broken glass from the floor using
broom and dustpan
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Electrical Safety
• Appliances save both time and work in the kitchen. (they are a source of shock, burns, and other injuries)
• Read owner’s manuals• Water and electricity don’t mix – watch cords• Avoid damage to electrical cords- tugging on corn,
stapling, or burn them• Use outlets properly-do not over load• Use care w/ plugged appliance• Watch for problems
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Hazardous chemicals
• Cause burns, breathing difficulties and poisoning
• Read labels• Never transfer chemicals to different
containers• Never mix different chemicals
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Fire
• Every kitchen should have a fire extinguisher• Turn off heat, cover pan or pour salt/ baking
soda on flames• Never use water on grease (will spatter and
burn)• Never attempt to carry a pan w/ burning
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More on kitchen fire safety
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bvwtr6mdF0
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