Kitchen Safety

You should not use this on grease fires:

• water
• flour
• salt
• baking soda

Spray a fire extinguisher at the:

• top of the fire
• bottom of the fire
• base of the fire
• most intense point

The first step to putting out a fire is:

• deprive of oxygen
• turn off the heat source
• call 911
• use a fire extinguisher

What procedure will help prevent burns in the kitchen?

• Use an oven mit

• Stand to the side when opening the oven

• Tilt lids away from your face

• All of the above

What is one way to prevent falls?

• walk on a wet floor

• clean up your spills later

• clean up spills immediately

• use a step stool if the floor is wet

Why is it important to keep the kitchen clean?

• to keep pests out of your kitchen

• to help keep you and others safe

• to prevent cross contamination/foodborne illnesses from occurring

• all of the above

The proper way to open an oven is...

• To stand in the front of it and open the door

• To stand to the side and open the door

• It makes no difference where you stand

What should you do when a frying pan of food catches on fire?

• Pour water onto the flames

• Grab the pan and run outside with it

• Throw it on the floor and stomp out the flames

• Carefully cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner

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

What is the non-verbal way of communicating if something is hot?

• Waving your hand

• A dry kitchen towel

• Soak in water

• A warning label