Kitchen Safety for Grade 4

What should you do if you accidentally drop a knife?

• Try to catch the knife in mid-air

• Pick up the knife by the blade

• Kick the knife away

• Step back and allow the knife to fall, then carefully pick it up by the handle without touching the blade.

Why is it important to use oven mitts when handling hot dishes?

• To improve the taste of the food

• To keep the dishes warm

• To prevent burns or injuries from the hot dishes.

• To make the dishes look more appealing

How can you prevent burns from hot pots and pans on the stove?

• Use oven mitts or pot holders and turn the handles of pots and pans inward.

• Blow on the hot pots and pans to cool them down

• Use metal tongs to handle the hot pots and pans

• Wear gloves made of paper towels to handle the hot pots and pans

Why is it important to wash your hands before handling food?

• To keep your hands clean

• To make the food taste better

• To avoid getting your hands dirty

• To prevent the spread of germs and reduce the risk of food contamination.

What should you do if you spill something on the floor in the kitchen?

• Spread the spill around with your feet to make it less noticeable

• Clean it up with a mop or paper towels and a cleaning solution appropriate for the type of spill.

• Ignore it and leave it for someone else to clean up

• Use a hairdryer to dry the spill

What are some common causes of kitchen fires?

• Unattended cooking, overheating oil or grease, electrical malfunctions, and flammable items near heat sources

• Leaving the oven on for too long

• Not having a smoke alarm

• Using a fire extinguisher

How should you handle a grease fire on the stove?

• Throw water on the fire

• Move the pan to a different burner and leave it unattended

• Blow on the fire to try to put it out

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

Why is it important to keep flammable objects away from the stove?

• To encourage the growth of bacteria

• To prevent the risk of fire and potential injury.

• To create a cozy atmosphere in the kitchen

• To make the stove look more organized

What is the proper way to store raw meat in the refrigerator?

• Store raw meat on the counter at room temperature

• Store raw meat in the door of the refrigerator in a paper bag

• Store raw meat in the bottom shelf of the refrigerator in a sealed container or leak-proof bag.

• Store raw meat on the top shelf of the refrigerator in an open container

Why is it important to unplug kitchen appliances when they are not in use?

• To avoid the appliances from making noise

• To make the kitchen look tidier

• To prevent the appliances from getting dirty

• To save energy and reduce the risk of electrical fires.