ICA-Kitchen Safety

Using a fire extinguisher properly can be remembered by using PASS. What does the "A" stand for?

• Aim at the top of the fire

• Aim at the base of the fire

• Aim at your face

• Aim by spraying across the whole fire

If a pan is on fire on the stove top, what should you try before using the fire extinguisher?

• a. sprinkle baking soda

• b. throw water on fire

• c. use a non-glass lid

• both a & c

To prevent accidents, how should you place pot & pan handles

• toward the front of the stove

• toward the back of the stove

• towards the counter

• towards the center of the stove

To prevent cuts when washing a knife you should

• drop it into the sink with soapy water and wash at the end

• drop it into the sink with soapy water so it can soak

• dunk it into the soapy water and put the knife away

• place the knife on the back of the sink with the blade away from you

When carrying a knife

• hold it in front of you pointing out and yell "sharp"

• balance the knife on your dirty cutting board and walk to the dish room

• hold the knife anyway you want but make sure you yell "sharp" when walking around

• hold the knife pointed down by your side with the blade facing to back and say "sharp" as you are walking

When preparing food in a commercial kitchen, dressing for safety would include

• long hair tied back

• closed toed shoes, no jewelry, long pants (no holes)

• no long/fake nails

• hairnet or hat

What is the Temperature Danger Zone?

• 41°-200°

• 0°-135°

• 41°-135°

• 40°-140°

When should you wash your hands?

• Before you start cooking

• When you change tasks when preparing food

• Before putting gloves on

• After using the restroom, coughing, sneezing, touching your hair or face

Properly washing your hands consists of:

• warm water for 10 seconds

• cold water, soap, 10 seconds, apron to dry

• warm water, soap, single use paper towel

• hot water, soap, 20 second scrub, single use paper towel

If something spills in the kitchen

• clean up immediatley

• leave it for the next class

• have your teacher clean it up

• after someone slips