Kitchen Safety Quiz

• 1. 

  What should you do before starting cooking?

• Hand wash

• Wear an apron

• Tie hair up

• All the mentioned

• Clean

Answer explanation

Before starting cooking, it is important to ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness. Hand washing is necessary to eliminate any potential bacteria or germs from the hands.

Wearing an apron helps to protect clothing from stains and spills. Tying hair is essential to prevent any hair from falling into the food.

Cleaning the cooking area and utensils is crucial to maintain a sanitary environment. Therefore, all of the above actions should be taken before starting cooking.

If you spill something on the floor, what should you do?

• Leave it

• Tell teacher

• Clean it

• Pretend you didn't see it

Answer explanation

Spilling something on the floor can create a potential hazard, such as causing someone to slip and fall. Therefore, it is important to take responsibility and clean up the spill to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Leaving the spill unattended or pretending to be unaware of it would be irresponsible and could lead to accidents or damage. Telling the teacher may also be a good option, as they can provide guidance or assistance in cleaning up the spill.

What should you use to take something out of a hot oven?

• Tea towel

• Paper towel

• Oven mitt

• Your hands

Answer explanation

Oven mitts should be used to take something out of a hot oven. Oven mitts are designed to provide insulation and protect your hands from the heat. They are made of heat-resistant materials and have a padded layer that helps to prevent burns. Using oven mitts ensures that you can safely handle hot dishes or trays without risking burns or accidents.

If you are using a saucepan, where should the handle be facing?

• Out

• Over the edge of the stove

• Inwards

• Over another hotplate

Answer explanation

When using a saucepan, the handle should be facing inwards. This is because having the handle facing inwards prevents accidental spills or burns. It ensures that the handle is not exposed to direct heat or flames from other hotplates or jets, reducing the risk of the handle getting hot and causing injury. Additionally, facing the handle inwards also helps in maintaining balance and stability while handling the saucepan.

Where or on what do you put something that you have just taken out of the oven?

• On the benchtop

• On a wooden board

• On the stovetop (if it is not turned on)

• Both B & C

Answer explanation

After taking something out of the oven, you can put it either on a wooden board or on the stovetop (if it's not turned on). Both options are suitable for placing hot items as they provide a stable surface and help protect other surfaces from heat damage.

What can be dangerous?

• Keeping gas stove on, even when cooking is done

• Cutting vegetables with washed hands

• Heating the food again

• None of these

Answer explanation

Leaving the gas stove on even when cooking is done can be dangerous because it poses a risk of gas leaks and potential fire hazards. Gas leaks can lead to the accumulation of gas in the room, which can cause explosions or suffocation if inhaled in large quantities. It is important to always turn off the gas stove after use to ensure safety and prevent any accidents.

What is wrong here?

• Pot on the stove

• Plugs for electrical appliances

• Paper towel

• Stool

• All of the previous

If you are cooking something with meat, dairy (milk or cream), or eggs in the morning or just before lunchtime and want to take it home and share, where should you put it until you go home?

• In the fridge

• In your bag

• On the bench in hydration station

• In your friend's bag

Answer explanation

The correct answer is to put the food in the fridge. This is because meat, dairy, and eggs are perishable and can spoil if not stored properly. The fridge will help to keep the food at a safe temperature and prevent the growth of bacteria.

Placing it in your bag or your friend's bag may not provide the necessary refrigeration, and leaving it on the hydration station may also expose it to potential contamination.

Where should you keep chemicals?

• Near an oven

• In a separate room

• Above the oven

• Whereever you want

Answer explanation

Chemicals should be kept in a separate room to ensure safety. Storing chemicals near an oven or above it can be dangerous as it increases the risk of fire or explosion. Keeping them in a separate room helps to minimize the potential hazards associated with chemical storage, such as accidental spills, fumes, or reactions. It also prevents any potential contamination or damage to other materials or equipment in the vicinity. Therefore, a separate room is the most appropriate and safe location for storing chemicals.

If you cut one of your fingers when cutting vegetables, what should you do?

• Ignore it and keep working

• Just lick and keep working

• It's OK if it's not cut deep

• Apply first aid, cover the cut and THEN you can work

Answer explanation

When you cut one of your fingers while cutting vegetables, it is important to apply first aid to prevent infection and promote healing. This involves cleaning the wound, applying an antiseptic, and covering it with a sterile bandage. Ignoring the cut and continuing to work can lead to further injury or contamination of the wound. Licking the cut is not recommended as it can introduce bacteria from your mouth into the wound. Even if the cut is not deep, it is still necessary to apply first aid to ensure proper care and minimize the risk of complications.