Kitchen Safety

When a FIRE starts in the kitchen

• safely leave the area and tell an adult

• cover the flames with a lid (if you are safely able to do so)

• try to blow out the flames

• throw water on the flames

An easy way to become CUT in the kitchen is by

• picking up broken glass with bare hands

• cutting away from yourself when using knives

• washing knives separately from other dishes

• using sharp knives to cut foods

FOOD POISONING can occur when

• hands are washed for at least 20 seconds

• food is under-cooked

• dishes are washed in warm, soapy water

• raw foods are not separated from cooked foods

You should not use this on grease fires:

• water
• flour
• salt
• baking soda

You must tie your hair back the entire time you are cooking

• true
• false

Always wash ____ separately?

• Knives
• Spoons
• Forks
• Spatulas

The best place for pan handles is sticking out over the front of the stove where you can easily reach them.

• False

• True

Is it a good idea to leave drawers and doors to the kitchen cabinets open while you are cooking so it is easy and fast to find things?

• No

• Yes

Is it a good idea to plug in appliances with wet hands?

• Yes

• No

Why is it important to remove clutter from the stove area and wear tight fitting clothing?

• To prevent things from catching on fire

• To make room for cooking and look your best

• To look professional