Kitchen Safety Procedures Quiz

What is the best way to put out a grease fire?

• sugar

• the lid of a pan

• Water

• vinegar

What should you use to remove pans from the oven or range?

• dish towels

• Dry potholder

• wet oven mitt

• Bare hands

What should you use to cut or chop your food in the kitchen?

• Directly on the counter

• a dull knife

• A cutting board

• A plate

What should you do if you accidentally cut yourself while cooking?

• Continue cooking

• Wash the wound with soap and water, then apply a bandage

• Wash the wound with water only

• Leave it uncovered

Which material would be considered safe to keep on a stovetop?

• dish towels

• recipe printouts

• spatulas or wooden spoons

• saucepan

To avoid burns, keep pan handles turned ________ on a kitchen range.

• it doesn't matter

• sticking out

• inward

Name 3 ways to prevent burns in the kitchen.

Name 4 ways to prevent falls in a kitchen.

A ________ knife is a safe knife.

• dull

• sharp

• rusty

• vintage

Answer explanation

You are less likely to slip and accidentally cut yourself when you work with a sharp knife.

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent cuts in the kitchen?

• Pass a knife to another person by extending the handle toward them.

• When opening cans, cut the lids off completely.

• Sweep up broken glass immediately.

• Keep dirty knives in dish water until ready to wash.