WorksheetsSafety in the domestic kitchen
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
Sturdy, leather lace-up shoes
Which of the following is not a safety requirement in the kitchen?
tie up 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
an 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 blade in the kitchen?
another blade
our fingers
food
Why should we use a board to cut food on?
to protect the kitchen bench top
it is flatter
it is faster
Which of these foods would best be cut with a heavy knife?
tomato
pumpkin
apple
What rule is essential for safe handling of sharp knives?
never carry a knife with the blade pointing forward
never carry knives
never carry a knife with the blade pointing toward the floor
Which of the following poses a hazard?
placing a knife into a sink full of soapy water
laying a knife down flat on a bench
keeping a knife in a knife rack
What should you use to pick up broken crockery?
a dustpan and your hands
a dustpan and paper towel
a dustpan and tea towel
Why should we wrap broken bits of crockery before disposing of them?
to send them back to the manufacturer
to keep them separate from one another
to ensure no one cuts themselves when reaching into the bin
Which of these rules should be emphasized to children?
never play pranks in the kitchen
use your fingers to check a knife for sharpness
always pass knives with the blade pointing upwards
Which of these foods should you not attempt to cut with a knife?
gourd
frozen meat
cucumber
Which of these dressings would be best used on a minor cut in the kitchen?
Band-Aid
bandage
mayonnaise
What is a scald?
a type of marrow
hot soup
a burn caused by wet heat, such as steam
What is a ladle?
a nametag
An oven mitt
A soup serving utensil
What should you never use to lift a hot pot from the stove-top?
an oven mitt
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 handles away from heat sources
always turn handles toward heat sources
never use pots with handles when cooking
Why shouldn’t pot handles hang over the edge of a stove?
they might catch fire
it looks untidy
they could be knocked off
