Kitchen Safety Quiz

What is the most common household object that accounts for more emergency room visits than any other?

• Chainsaws

• Hatchets

• Screwdrivers

• Kitchen knives

What type of knife is best for cutting bread and rolls?

• Straight edged knife

• Chef's knife

• Serrated edge knife

• Butter knife

What is the recommended way to cut a bagel using a serrated knife?

• Cut it while standing it up

• Cut it while holding it in your hand

• Cut it while holding it on a cutting board

• Cut it while holding it on a plate

What is the recommended way to chop nuts safely?

• Use a straight edged knife

• Use a butter knife

• Use a knife with a curved blade

• Use a chainsaw

What is the recommended way to cut a squash or frozen bagel to make it easier and safer?

• Microwave it first

• Use a chainsaw

• Use a sharp knife

• Use a dull knife

What is the recommended way to store knives to keep them out of children's reach?

• In a holder on the kitchen table

• In a cardboard box on the floor

• In a knife drawer

• In a plastic bag on the counter

What is the recommended way to load small knives and sharp objects in the dishwasher?

• In a separate container

• Laying flat on the rack

• Pointing downward

• Pointing upward

What is the recommended way to dispose of broken glass to prevent injuries?

• Dispose of it separately in a safe manner

• Wrap it in a dish rag

• Leave it on the floor

• Throw it in the trash bag as is

What is the recommended way to handle hot grease in a pan?

• Use a dish towel to hold the pan

• Run water on it

• Cover it to cut the oxygen supply

• Carry the hot pan

What is the recommended way to prevent food poisoning from perishable food?

• Leave it unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours

• Cook foods thoroughly

• Cut lettuce and tomatoes on the same cutting board used to chop meat

• Eat off a plate that has come in contact with raw meat