Kitchen Safety Essentials

After Ava, Michael, and Mason finished preparing dinner, they were left with a knife. What should they do with it?

• Leave it on the counter with the blade facing up.

• Put it immediately in the sink filled with soapy water.

• Clean it and store it safely in a drawer or a knife block.

• Pass it to someone else by the handle.

What is the safest way to pass a sharp object to another person?

• With the sharp end facing the person.

• Toss it gently to them.

• Place it down and let the other person pick it up.

• Hold the sharp end and pass the handle to the person.

During a class party, Michael accidentally spills some juice on the floor. He should:

• Leave it; Elijah or Anika will clean it later.

• Put a sign near it to warn others.

• Clean it up immediately to prevent his classmates from slipping.

• Cover it with a rug.

While preparing a meal for a family gathering, Kai needs to handle hot pots and pans. To prevent burns, he should:

• Use wet cloths or towels to handle hot pots.

• Reach over pots and pans on the stove.

• Use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot items.

• Leave pot handles facing outward so they're easier to grab.

Ethan is about to use a blender to make a smoothie. What should he do before plugging in the blender?

• Make sure his hands are wet to get a good grip on the plug.

• Check that the blender is turned off.

• Plug it in and then select the desired setting.

• Ensure the blender is close to the edge of the counter.

Emma, Anika, and Aiden are planning to cook pasta for dinner. They need to fill a pot with water to boil the pasta. How should they fill the pot to avoid scalds?

• Fill it to the brim to avoid having to refill it.

• Turn the water on full force to fill it faster.

• Fill it halfway and use a gentle stream of water.

• Carry the pot to the stove and then fill it with water.

What is the first thing you should do if a grease fire starts in a pan on the stove?

• Pour water on it to extinguish the fire.

• Turn off the heat and cover the pan with a metal lid.

• Use a fire extinguisher immediately.

• Evacuate the house and call for help.

Anika, Zoe, and Lily are having a sleepover and they are using several small kitchen appliances to make snacks. Why is it important for them to unplug these appliances when they are not in use?

• To save energy.

• To prevent the possibility of an electrical fire.

• To keep the appliance from wearing out too quickly.

• All of the above.