Kitchen safety issues

Keep drain cleaners, household cleaners and other products which contain poisons in their original containers.

Read al product labels and use only as intended.

Store dangerous products out of the reach of children, pets, and away from food.

Don't mix cleaning chemicals. Mixing some chemicals can have hazardous reactions.

Follow the manufacturers directions when handling insect control chemicals.

Avoiding falls, bumps and bruises

Clean up spills immediately with paper towel

Keep cupboard drawers closed or shut when they are not in use.

Use a ladder or stool to retrieve high up, or hard to reach objects.

Food Borne Illness

Avoid risky foods for food borne illness

Raw meat, Poultry, eggs, unpasteurized milk and shellfish.

Raw fruits and veggies that have been prepared and processces in unsanitary conditions.

Unpasteurized dairy products.

To fight bacteria that can cause illness...

Seperate foods while cooking AND storing to avoid contamination

Clean hands, surfaces and produce thoroughly.

Cooks foods thoroughly.

Ground beef should be cooked until it is no longer pink.

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.

Eggs should be cooked until the yolks and whites are firm and opaque.

Seafood should be cooked until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Leftovers can be quickly reheated at high temperatures. The internal temperauture should be 165°.

If you have children under 2, use a safety gate to the kitchen.

Remove small magnets from the refrigerator, to prevent choking.

Put a cover over the garbage disposal switch.

Chemical safety

Move household chemicals out of children's reach, and put safety latches on cupboards.

Pay attention to the chemicals labels.

Do not mix chemicals.

Store knives out of reach of children.

Teach children about knife safety.

Using Cookware Safely

Turn the Handles of Cookware Inward on a Range

Use Thick, Dry Potholders when handling hot pans

Open Lids, like a Shield, Away From Body to Avoid Steam Burns

Pull out the oven rack first, when removing hot cookware from the oven.

Remember That the Heating Elements on Electric Ranges Remain Hot after being turned off.

Using a Microwave Oven Safely

Follow the manufacturers directions especially for cooking and heating times to avoid burns from overheated food.

Follow the manufacturers recommendations for appropriate cookware.

Open lids or remove plastic wrap away from body, to avoid steam burns.

Microwaves should not be used when they are empty.

Avoiding Fires in the Kitchen

Store oils away from the stove.

Wear short or close-fitting sleeves while cooking.

Tie back hair while cooking.

Keep towels, potholders and other flammable materials away from the stove and the oven.

Clean up grease buildup from the stove, oven and the exhaust fan regularly.

Avoid leaving the kitchen while cooking.

Have a smoke detector near the kitchen.

Putting Out Small Fires.

For small pan fires, you should use a larger lid to smother the flames.

For grease fires, you should cover with baking soda, and try to cover the flame. Flour and water will only make the flame worse.

If your clothing catches on fire you should Stop, Drop, and Roll.

Always have the fire extinguisher or baking soda readily available in the kitchen, in case of fires.

Operating Electrical Appliances Safely

Unplug any electrical appliance, like a toaster, before removing food or objects that have become stuck in the appliance.

Unplug the outlet by grasping the plug, not the cord.

Keep cords away from water sources or from hanging over the edge of the counter.

Dry hands completely before operating electrical appliances.

Keep electrical appliances away from water.

Using Knives Safely

A Sharp Knife is safer than a Dull Knife

Use an Acrylic Board and cut Food Away From Body

Never Use a Knife to Open Cans or Pry Lids

Wash and Store Knives and Other Sharp Objects Seperately From Other Utensils

If the Knife Falls, Jumo Backwards and Let It Drop

Removing Broken Glass Safely

Sweep Broken Glass Into a Dustpan

Wipe The Area With Several Layers of Damp Paper Towel to Remove Glass Pieces

Place Brokenand Damp Paper Towels in a Paper Bag and Place the Bag in a Trash Container.