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Kitchen Safety: Precautions & First Aid

Kitchen Safety: Precautions & First Aid

There are 6 major areas of concern with respect to safety: ØFires & Burns

There are 6 major areas of concern with respect to safety: ØFires & Burns ØElectric Shock ØFalls ØCuts ØChoking ØPoisoning

Fires & Burns ØCauses üHot burners on the stovetop üOven üHot dishes üScalding from

Fires & Burns ØCauses üHot burners on the stovetop üOven üHot dishes üScalding from steam & boiling liquid

ØPrecautions üUse pot holders üTurn pan handles toward the center of the stove üTurn

ØPrecautions üUse pot holders üTurn pan handles toward the center of the stove üTurn stove & oven off when done üKeep small children away from stove

ØFirst Aid üCool as quickly as possible üCover with a dry bandage üDon’t break

ØFirst Aid üCool as quickly as possible üCover with a dry bandage üDon’t break blisters üCall doctor if burn is extreme üDO NOT USE OINTMENTS, SALVE, OR BUTTER

Electric Shock ØCauses üWorn cords on appliances üUngrounded outlets üWater in contact with appliances

Electric Shock ØCauses üWorn cords on appliances üUngrounded outlets üWater in contact with appliances

Ø Precautions üReplace worn cords üDisconnect small appliance when not in use üDisconnect appliance

Ø Precautions üReplace worn cords üDisconnect small appliance when not in use üDisconnect appliance if it falls in the water üUse outlet covers!

Ø First Aid üDisconnect the power source FIRST!!! üRemove the injured person from the

Ø First Aid üDisconnect the power source FIRST!!! üRemove the injured person from the power source üAdminister CPR üCall 911 üTreat burns

Falls ØCauses üClutter & spills on the floor üClimbing on chairs & counter tops

Falls ØCauses üClutter & spills on the floor üClimbing on chairs & counter tops üLoose clothing (i. e. shoe laces)

Ø Precautions üKeep floors clear üWipe up spills immediately üUse a step stool to

Ø Precautions üKeep floors clear üWipe up spills immediately üUse a step stool to reach high places üWear fitted clothing, take off loose jewelry

Ø First Aid ü Signs of concussion: headache, confusion, nausea, loss of consciousness, changes

Ø First Aid ü Signs of concussion: headache, confusion, nausea, loss of consciousness, changes in vision & hearing. ü Call the Doctor ü Signs of fracture: deformity, point tenderness, bruising, swelling, inability to move hand or foot. ü Call the Doctor

Cuts ØCauses üKnives üBroken glass üSharp cooking utensils

Cuts ØCauses üKnives üBroken glass üSharp cooking utensils

Ø Precautions üKeep knives sharp, üWash separately, & store appropriately üPick up broken glass

Ø Precautions üKeep knives sharp, üWash separately, & store appropriately üPick up broken glass with a paper towel üPay attention when reaching in drawers

Ø First Aid üWash gently & thoroughly üApply antiseptic ointment üWrap with a bandage

Ø First Aid üWash gently & thoroughly üApply antiseptic ointment üWrap with a bandage or guaze

Choking ØCauses üNot chewing food thoroughly

Choking ØCauses üNot chewing food thoroughly

Ø Precautions üChew food thoroughly üCut into very small pieces for small children

Ø Precautions üChew food thoroughly üCut into very small pieces for small children

Ø First Aid üIf they can make a noise leave them alone üIf NO

Ø First Aid üIf they can make a noise leave them alone üIf NO AIR EXCHANGE o Do the obstructed airway maneuver o Call 911

Poisoning ØCauses üCleaning agents & kitchen chemicals

Poisoning ØCauses üCleaning agents & kitchen chemicals

Ø Precautions üKeep out of the reach of children üUse safety locks on cabinet

Ø Precautions üKeep out of the reach of children üUse safety locks on cabinet drawers üDon’t mix kitchen chemicals

Ø First Aid üCall poison control and tell them what the substance was that

Ø First Aid üCall poison control and tell them what the substance was that was inhaled or ingested. üFollow their instructions

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