Kitchen Safety Quiz

What should you use to put out a grease fire?

• Water

• Baking soda

• A wet towel

• Sand

Where should flammable materials be kept in relation to the range?

• On top of the range

• Near portable appliances that produce heat

• Away from the top of the range and away from portable appliances that produce heat

• In a metal trash can

What is the proper way to remove a pan from the oven?

• Pull the rack out and grab the pan with your hands

• Reach into a hot oven without protection

• Use an oven mitt on each hand and use both hands to remove pans from the oven

• Tilt the pan towards you to remove it

What should you do if you smell gas, but all range and oven controls are off?

• Turn on the range to burn off the gas

• Light a match to find the source of the leak

• Ignore the smell

• Turn off all range and oven controls and tell your teacher

What is the safest way to reach items stored in high places?

• Climb on the counter

• Use a sturdy step stool or ladder

• Jump to reach them

• Ask someone taller to get it for you

Why should you keep cutting knives sharp?

• Sharp knives are less likely to slip and cause an accident

• Dull knives are easier to handle

• Sharp knives are more impressive to look at

• There is no difference between sharp and dull knives

What should you do before unplugging an appliance?

• Pull the cord as hard as possible

• Unplug the appliance before turning it off

• Turn off the appliance and unplug the cord by pulling on the plug, not the cord

• Leave the appliance on for a while after use

What should you never do with a microwave?

• Use it to heat food

• Heat sealed jars, cans, or bottles in it

• Clean it regularly

• Place it on a stable surface

Where should books, purses, and other personal items be placed during food preparation in the lab?

• On the counters and tables used for food preparation

• In an area of the classroom not used for food preparation

• In the refrigerator

• Near the microwave

What should be done with your hair to ensure it stays away from your face and shoulders while working in the food lab?

• Wear a clean apron or lab coat

• Pull hair back and secure it

• Wash your hands with soap before beginning the lab

• Use pot holders to remove food containers from the microwave