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Safety In The Kitchen

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Wear loose fitting clothing when working with grease or high heat.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Unplug appliances before trying to pry out a stuck pieces of food with something metal.
a)
True 
b)
False
3.
Wash kitchen knives separately from other silverware.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
There is no need to rinse or wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
a)
True 
b)
False
5.
You do not have to worry about washing utensils, cutting boards, and counter-tops with warm, soapy water after contact with raw meat or poultry.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Uncover hot foods and containers so steam is released away from your hands and face.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
The safest way to reach high shelves is with a step stool, not a box or a chair.
a)
True
b)
False
8.

What is the safest way to lift lids off of steaming pots?

a)

with the inside of the lid tilted away from you

b)

with the inside of the lid tilted towards you

c)

straight up

d)

none of the above

9.

The handle of pots/pans should always be turned ________________________.

a)

so they do not stick out over the edge of the range or over other burners.

b)

over the edge of the range

c)

over the burner beside it

d)

none of the above

10.
When handling a hot pan or dish use a ___________________________.
a)
dry pot holder/hot pad
b)
dish cloth
c)
wet pot holder
d)
apron
11.

What direction should you cut with a sharp knife?

a)

toward you

b)

away from you

c)

none of the above

12.
What is the safest way to thaw/defrost food?
a)
in the microwave
b)
on the counter
c)
in the refrigerator
d)
outside of the house
13.
What is the highest safe temperature for your refrigerator?
a)
36
b)
28
c)
32
d)
40
14.
What is the sickness called you get from eating contaminated foods (sometimes called food poisoning)?
a)
chicken pox
b)
influenza
c)
salmonella
d)
pneumonia
15.
Using an unsealed wooden cutting board is a safe practice to prevent food borne illnesses. 
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of food poisoning?
a)
chills
b)
difficulty talking
c)
abdominal pain
d)
Flu-like symptoms
17.
You should avoid washing/rinsing chicken before you cook it because it can increase your chances of spreading dangerous bacteria.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
You should never dump water on a grease fire.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Accidents are caused by being careful in the kitchen.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
There is no need to rinse or wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
a)
True 
b)
False