Kitchen Fire Safety Essentials

What are the three main types of kitchen fires?

• Wood fires

• Grease fires, electrical fires, flammable liquid fires

• Plastic fires

• Paper fires

How should you use a fire extinguisher effectively?

• Throw water on the fire

• Run away and call for help

• Use the PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

• Use a blanket to smother the flames

What is the best way to prevent grease fires in the kitchen?

• Use water to extinguish any grease fires

• Store cooking oil near the stove

• Leave the stove unattended while cooking

• Ensure the stove top is clean, monitor cooking, keep flammable materials away.

What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for kitchen fires?

• Class K fire extinguisher

• Class B fire extinguisher

• Class A fire extinguisher

• Class C fire extinguisher

What should you do if your clothing catches fire while cooking?

• Run outside immediately without stopping.

• Use a towel to fan the flames away.

• Pour water on the flames while standing up.

• Stop, drop, and roll to extinguish the flames.

How can you safely extinguish a small grease fire?

• Cover the fire with a metal lid or use baking soda to smother it.

• Blow on the fire to put it out.

• Pour water on the fire to extinguish it.

• Use a fire extinguisher designed for electrical fires.

What are some common causes of kitchen fires?

• Using a microwave for cooking

• Keeping the kitchen well-lit

• Storing food in glass containers

• Common causes of kitchen fires include unattended cooking, flammable materials, grease buildup, and malfunctioning appliances.

What is the importance of keeping a fire blanket in the kitchen?

• It helps in cooking food faster.

• It is used to store kitchen utensils.

• It prevents smoke from entering the kitchen.

• Keeping a fire blanket in the kitchen is important for quickly extinguishing small fires and enhancing safety.

How can you minimise the risk of burns while cooking?

• Use protective gear, maintain a safe cooking environment, and stay attentive.

• Cook with wet hands to cool down hot surfaces

• Ignore the cooking process and multitask

• Use flammable materials for cooking

What should you do if someone suffers a burn in the kitchen?

• Cool the burn with running water and seek medical help if severe.

• Ignore the burn and continue cooking

• Apply ice directly to the burn

• Cover the burn with butter