Safety First: Avoiding Hazards at Work and in the Kitchen

What should you do before using an electrical appliance in the kitchen?

• Use it with wet hands to ensure good grip.

• Check the appliance for any damaged wires.

• Use it even if the plug is partially broken.

What is the best way to prevent slips and falls in the kitchen?

• Clean up spills immediately.

• Run quickly through wet areas.

• Wear socks for better mobility.

When using a knife, what is the safest practice?

• Run with it

• Put it in your back pocket

• Cut away from your body

How should you handle hot pots or pans in the kitchen?

• With bare hands quickly to minimize contact time.

• Using dry oven mitts or potholders.

• Use paper napkins

What is a key fire safety practice in the kitchen?

• Leave the kitchen while cooking to do other tasks.

• Keep flammable materials away from the stove.

• Use water to put out a grease fire.

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

• Ignore it; it will evaporate.

• Clean it up immediately.

• Cover it with a rug.

How can you safely use a ladder in the workplace?

• Ensure it is fully open and stable before climbing.

• Climb fast to minimize time on the ladder.

• Use the top step to reach high places.

What is the safest way to store knives?

• In a drawer with other utensils.

• In a knife block or on a magnetic strip.

• With the blade facing up.

How should you pass a knife to someone else?

• With the handle facing the person.

• By throwing it gently to them.

• With the blade facing the person.

What is the correct action if an electrical appliance starts sparking?

• Continue using it but be more careful.

• Unplug it immediately and report/inspect for damage.

• Pour water on it to extinguish any potential fire.