Kitchen safety issues
Preventing Cuts
Removing Broken Glass Safely
Place Brokenand Damp Paper Towels in a Paper Bag and Place the Bag in a Trash Container.
Wipe The Area With Several Layers of Damp Paper Towel to Remove Glass Pieces
Sweep Broken Glass Into a Dustpan
Using Knives Safely
If the Knife Falls, Jumo Backwards and Let It Drop
Wash and Store Knives and Other Sharp Objects Seperately From Other Utensils
Never Use a Knife to Open Cans or Pry Lids
Use an Acrylic Board and cut Food Away From Body
A Sharp Knife is safer than a Dull Knife
Preventing Elctrocution
Operating Electrical Appliances Safely
Keep electrical appliances away from water.
Dry hands completely before operating electrical appliances.
Keep cords away from water sources or from hanging over the edge of the counter.
Unplug the outlet by grasping the plug, not the cord.
Unplug any electrical appliance, like a toaster, before removing food or objects that have become stuck in the appliance.
Preventing Fires
Putting Out Small Fires.
Always have the fire extinguisher or baking soda readily available in the kitchen, in case of fires.
If your clothing catches on fire you should Stop, Drop, and Roll.
For grease fires, you should cover with baking soda, and try to cover the flame. Flour and water will only make the flame worse.
For small pan fires, you should use a larger lid to smother the flames.
Avoiding Fires in the Kitchen
Have a smoke detector near the kitchen.
Avoid leaving the kitchen while cooking.
Clean up grease buildup from the stove, oven and the exhaust fan regularly.
Keep towels, potholders and other flammable materials away from the stove and the oven.
Tie back hair while cooking.
Wear short or close-fitting sleeves while cooking.
Store oils away from the stove.
Preventing Burns
Using a Microwave Oven Safely
Microwaves should not be used when they are empty.
Open lids or remove plastic wrap away from body, to avoid steam burns.
Follow the manufacturers recommendations for appropriate cookware.
Follow the manufacturers directions especially for cooking and heating times to avoid burns from overheated food.
Using Cookware Safely
Remember That the Heating Elements on Electric Ranges Remain Hot after being turned off.
Pull out the oven rack first, when removing hot cookware from the oven.
Open Lids, like a Shield, Away From Body to Avoid Steam Burns
Use Thick, Dry Potholders when handling hot pans
Turn the Handles of Cookware Inward on a Range
Preventing Injury to children
Teach children about knife safety.
Store knives out of reach of children.
Chemical safety
Do not mix chemicals.
Pay attention to the chemicals labels.
Move household chemicals out of children's reach, and put safety latches on cupboards.
Put a cover over the garbage disposal switch.
Remove small magnets from the refrigerator, to prevent choking.
If you have children under 2, use a safety gate to the kitchen.
Preventing Cross Contamination when Purchasing and Storing Food
Food Borne Illness
To fight bacteria that can cause illness...
Cooks foods thoroughly.
Leftovers can be quickly reheated at high temperatures. The internal temperauture should be 165°.
Seafood should be cooked until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Eggs should be cooked until the yolks and whites are firm and opaque.
Meat and Poultry should be cooked untik juices run clear, and have an internal temperauture of 145° for roasts, and 170° to 180° for poultry.
Ground beef should be cooked until it is no longer pink.
Clean hands, surfaces and produce thoroughly.
Seperate foods while cooking AND storing to avoid contamination
Avoid risky foods for food borne illness
Unpasteurized dairy products.
Raw fruits and veggies that have been prepared and processces in unsanitary conditions.
Raw meat, Poultry, eggs, unpasteurized milk and shellfish.
Preventing Cuts and Bruises
Use a ladder or stool to retrieve high up, or hard to reach objects.
Preventing Slips and Falls
Avoiding falls, bumps and bruises
Keep cupboard drawers closed or shut when they are not in use.
Clean up spills immediately with paper towel
Preventing Poisoning
Follow the manufacturers directions when handling insect control chemicals.
Don't mix cleaning chemicals. Mixing some chemicals can have hazardous reactions.
Store dangerous products out of the reach of children, pets, and away from food.
Read al product labels and use only as intended.
Keep drain cleaners, household cleaners and other products which contain poisons in their original containers.
