Kitchen Safety

What should you do before handling food?

• Wash your hands

• Do not touch your face.

• Use hand sanitizer.

• Wear gloves.

Why is it important to keep knives and sharp objects away from the edge of the counter?

• To prevent accidents and injuries.

• To avoid damage to the counter surface.

• To prevent children from accessing sharp objects.

• To maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

What should you do if there is a fire in the kitchen?

• Turn off the stove, smother the fire, or evacuate and call the fire department.

• Open all the windows and doors

• Use a fire extinguisher

• Pour water on the fire

Why should you use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot pots and pans?

• To avoid dropping the hot pots and pans.

• To prevent heat from transferring to your hands.

• To protect your hands from burns and injuries.

• To maintain a firm grip on the hot pots and pans.

What should you do if you spill something on the floor?

• Leave it and hope someone else cleans it up.

• Wait for it to dry on its own.

• Clean up the spill immediately.

• Ignore it and continue walking.

Why should you use cutting boards when chopping vegetables?

• To make the vegetables more nutritious.

• To protect countertops and reduce cross-contamination.

• To make the vegetables cook faster.

• To make the vegetables taste better.

What should you do with leftover food?

• Throw it away.

• Give it to the pets.

• Store and refrigerate the leftover food.

• Leave it out at room temperature.

Why should you use oven mitts or potholders when taking food out of the oven?

• To protect your hands from burns and injuries.

• To make the food taste better.

• To add an extra layer of flavor to the food.

• To prevent the food from getting cold.

What should you do if you cut yourself while using a knife?

• Rub dirt on the wound to stop the bleeding.

• Ignore the cut and continue using the knife.

• Clean the wound, apply pressure, and cover with a bandage.

• Apply lemon juice to the wound.

Why should you turn off the stove when you're done cooking?

• To avoid burning the food.

• To reduce the risk of a fire.

• To prevent accidents and save energy.

• To prevent the stove from overheating.