WorksheetsSafety in the Domestic Kitchen
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 23mins
What danger does baggy, loose fitting clothing present in the kitchen?
Food poisoning
A fire hazard
A fashion disaster
What type of shoes should be worn in the domestic kitchen?
Sandals
Steel-toed boots
Leather lace-up shoes
Which of the following is NOT a safety requirement in the kitchen?
Tie back loose, long hair
Get rid of chewing gum
Wear tops with no sleeves
What basic sanitary habit must people observe before commencing work in the kitchen?
Soap and water hand washing
Foot washing
Hair washing
Why should we remove rings from hands before preparing food?
So we don't ruin the ring
So we don't lose the ring in the food
Which TWO items should be worn in the kitchen when preparing food?
Plastic gloves
Cloth gloves
Apron
Overalls
Which of these activities carries the risk of a cutting injury?
Carrying hot items
Passing knives blade first
Wearing gloves
Which of the following is the name of a heavy-bladed cutting tool used in the kitchen?
Whisk
Cleaver
Food processor
What should we use to test the sharpness of a knife in the kitchen?
Another blade
Our fingers
Food
Why should we use a chopping board when cutting food?
To protect the kitchen bench top
It is flatter
It is faster
Which of these foods would be best cut with a heavy knife?
Tomato
Pumpkin
Asparagus
Apple
What rule is essential for the safe handling of sharp knives?
Never carry a knife with the blade pointing forward
Never carry a knife
Never carry a knife with the blade pointing toward the floor
Which of the following poses a hazard?
Placing a knife in a sink full of soapy water
Placing a knife down flat on a bench
Keeping a knife in a knife rack
What should you use to pick up broken broken crockery and glassware?
Your hands
A dustpan and paper towel
A dustpan and a tea towel
Why should we wrap broken bits of crockery before disposing of them?
To send them back to the manufacturer
To keep separate from one another
To ensure no one cuts themselves when reaching into the bin
Which of the following rules should be emphasised to children?
Never play pranks in the kitchen
Always use your finger to test the sharpness of a knife
Always pass knives with the blade pointing upwards
Never open the fridge
Which of the following foods should you NOT attempt to cut with a knife?
Gourd
Frozen meat
Cucumber
Watermelon
Which of these would be best for a MINOR cut in the kitchen?
Blue band-aid
Bandage
Mayonnaise
What is a scald?
Another name for electric beaters
Hot soup
A burn caused by wet heat, such as steam
A minor cut
What is a ladle?
A name tag
An oven mit
A soup serving utensil
A vegetable
What should you NEVER use to lift a hot pan from the stove top or oven?
An oven mit
A wet cloth
A thick, dry cloth
Which of the following is good practice when working with pots with handles in the kitchen?
Always turn the handle AWAY from the heat source
Always turn the handle TOWARD the heat source
Never use puts with handles when cooking
Why shouldn't pot handles hang over the edge of the stove?
They might catch fire
It looks untidy
They could be knocked off
