WorksheetsAccident Prevention in the Kitchen
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 20mins
Do not use ____________ on a grease fire.
baking soda
water
If there is a grease fire, put a ____________ on the pan, and turn off the stove.
screen
towel
lid
Close cabinet _______________ and drawers.
lids
doors
Use a ________________ to get items that are too high to reach.
swivel chair
step ladder
Clean up ______________ right away.
kids
spills
Do not pick up broken ___________ with your hands.
legos
glass
Do not place ______________ items near the stove.
food
flammable
What should you have on when taking something out of the oven?
Dry oven mitts
A folded towel
Wet oven mitts
Your hoodie sleeve
Should you leave your knife in the sink to soak after you are finished using it?
Yes
No
When lifting a lid from a pot or pan on the stove top, you should:
lift it open towards you so you can see inside
lift it away from you so you don't get burned from the steam
lift it straight up to prevent from any steam coming up on the sides
don't lift it at all, just keep it closed
When should you clean?
after making all your food
clean as you go
Why is it important to keep the kitchen clean?
to keep pests out of your kitchen
to help keep you and others safe
to prevent cross contamination/foodborne illnesses from occurring
all of the above
What should you do when a frying pan of food catches on fire?
Pour water onto the flames
Grab the pan and run outside with it
Throw it on the floor and stomp out the flames
Carefully cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner
The best place for pan handles is sticking out over the front of the stove where you can easily reach them.
False
True
Is it a good idea to wait to clean up your messes and spills until you have finished all your cooking?
Yes
No
Is it a good idea to leave drawers and doors to the kitchen cabinets open while you are cooking so it is easy and fast to find things?
No
Yes
Is it a good idea to plug in appliances with wet hands?
Yes
No
When is baking soda used to put out a fire?
When the flame is on the stove top
When the flame is in the frying pan
When your clothing is on fire
When cooking on the stove top...
Always stay in the kitchen
It is OK to set a timer and come back when the timer tells you the food is done
To avoid being scalded by steam, make sure to lift the lid...
away from you
toward you
It is a good idea to leave spoons in pots of hot liquids so that you do not have to hunt for one to stir the food.
False
True
When pouring hot liquids, make sure to lean over the pot and pour quickly.
True
False
Why is it important to remove clutter from the stove area and wear tight fitting clothing?
To prevent things from catching on fire
To make room for cooking and look your best
To look professional
When removing hot foods from the oven...
Make sure to have a cooling rack, hot pad or cool stove top near you to avoid bumping into others
Use oven mitts or pot holders
Never reach into the oven, instead pull out the rack first
All of these answers
When you suffer a slight burn, you should...
Run it under cold water
Run it under warm water
Put ice on it
Put butter on it
Is it a good idea to soak sharp knives in soapy water?
Yes
No
When walking with a knife make sure to:
warn others and carry the knife close to your chest
warn others and carry knife pointing in the direction you are headed
warn others and carry knife pointing down near your leg with the sharp edge to the back
warn others and hold the knife with both hands
When a knife is falling..
never try and catch it
try and catch it by the handle
What should you do when using a sharp knife?
Make sure the knife is a bit dull so it is harder to cut yourself
Use a sharp knife and keep your fingers curled away from the blade
Cut toward yourself because you have more control this way
Put your index finger on the top of the metal blade to help you cut more effectively.
