Kitchen Safety Safety in the Kitchen In your

Kitchen Safety

Safety in the Kitchen � In your groups create a list of kitchen safety rules that can be applied in the foods room. � Each tips. group member should record the safety

Kitchen Safety � Know the location of the fire exit and fire extinguisher in the room. � If fat catches fire turn off the element and smother the fire with the lid or baking soda. � Handle hot utensils with a pot holder or oven mitt. Never use a damp cloth as the heat will go right through. Never use aprons or towels to protect hands from hot pots.

Kitchen Safety � Keep utensil handles turned inward on the stove and counters. Be sure handle is not placed over another hot element. � Make sure all elements and oven are off when not in use. Do not turn an element on until the pot is on it. � Choose or pan. the correct size of element for the pot

Kitchen Safety � To avoid a steam burn remove the lid by lifting the lid away from yourself. � Put knives and sharp objects to one side after using. Do not put knives in the dishwater where they may not be seen. � Plug the cord into the electrical appliance first, then into the wall outlet. Pull on the plug, not the cord, when unplugging appliances.

Kitchen Safety � To pick up broken glass use a broom and dustpan for the larger pieces and a damp paper towel to wipe up the tiny splinters. � Immediately wipe up spilled liquids or food from the floor to avoid slipping or tracking the food around the floor. � Cupboard doors and drawers should be closed when not in use.

Kitchen Safety � Wear neat clothes when cooking to prevent the possibility of fires or burns; no bulky sweaters or jackets, keep your hair tied back out of your face. � Use a cutting board for cutting or chopping foods. Use the correct type of knife for the job. � When using the oven open the door all the way and do not test the product inside the oven.

Kitchen Safety � Treat minor burns under cold running water. � Always inform the teacher if there is any kind of injury in the foods room. � Kitchen Safety Video

Kitchen Safety Ms. Crazy. Teacher Video (7 min) � http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=6 s. Wxa 1 v. R 0 z. U � Sneezing and not washing hands after � Burner turned on before a pot was on it � Not organized; moving back and forth � Wiping face and then handling food � Spilling and not cleaning up after � Touching beaters of the mixer while it is on � Moving back and forth with a hot pot � Pot is too small for burner

Kitchen Safety Ms. Crazy. Teacher Video (7 min) � Licking utensil and reusing � Putting fork in the microwave � Pot handle facing outward � Leaving drawer open when not using � Throwing utensils across kitchen � Walking around with a sharp knife not protected � Cutting on counter � Not using oven mitts � Putting hands in pot

Kitchen Safety Ms. Crazy. Teacher Video (7 min) � Throwing food � Not a clear path to sink when carrying hot pot � Washing hot equipment before it has cooled down � Constantly opening the oven door � Running hot water on a burn � Using dirty dishes in food preparation � Not testing food to see if it is cooked and putting back in the oven after it has been cut and sitting out for awhile

Kitchen Safety Ms. Crazy. Teacher Video (7 min) � Dropping utensils on the floor and still using them � Not washing dishes � Using a towel to remove product from the oven