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Accident Prevention in the Kitchen

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Do not use ____________ on a grease fire.

a)

baking soda

b)

water

2.

If there is a grease fire, put a ____________ on the pan, and turn off the stove.

a)

screen

b)

towel

c)

lid

3.

Close cabinet _______________ and drawers.

a)

lids

b)

doors

4.

Use a ________________ to get items that are too high to reach.

a)

swivel chair

b)

step ladder

5.

Clean up ______________ right away.

a)

kids

b)

spills

6.

Do not pick up broken ___________ with your hands.

a)

legos

b)

glass

7.

Do not place ______________ items near the stove.

a)

food

b)

flammable

8.

What should you have on when taking something out of the oven?

a)

Dry oven mitts

b)

A folded towel

c)

Wet oven mitts

d)

Your hoodie sleeve

9.

Should you leave your knife in the sink to soak after you are finished using it?

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

When lifting a lid from a pot or pan on the stove top, you should:

a)

lift it open towards you so you can see inside

b)

lift it away from you so you don't get burned from the steam

c)

lift it straight up to prevent from any steam coming up on the sides

d)

don't lift it at all, just keep it closed

11.

When should you clean?

a)

after making all your food

b)

clean as you go

12.

Why is it important to keep the kitchen clean?

a)

to keep pests out of your kitchen

b)

to help keep you and others safe

c)

to prevent cross contamination/foodborne illnesses from occurring

d)

all of the above

13.
A sharp knife is __________ than a dull knife.
a)
more dangerous
b)
safer
c)
equal
d)
harder to cut with
14.
Wash and store knives________________
a)
Separately
b)
side by side
c)
in a drawer
d)
together
15.
Three ways to put out a small pan fire
a)
smother, baking soda, fire extinguisher
b)
flour, baking soda, sugar
c)
cover, smother,water
d)
baking soda, cookie sheet, water
16.
If you spill something on the floor, what should you do?
a)
Leave it, someone else will clean it
b)
Tell the teacher and get them to clean it
c)
Wipe it up immediatley
d)
Pretend it didn't happen
17.
Always cut/chop food on a __?
a)
Chair
b)
Counter
c)
Stove Top
d)
Cutting Board
18.
Never touch electrical sockets with......
a)
dry hands
b)
wet hands
c)
floury hands
19.
Wash your hands...
a)
after touching your face
b)
after touching your hair
c)
after using the restroom
d)
all choices
20.

What should you do when a frying pan of food catches on fire?

a)

Pour water onto the flames

b)

Grab the pan and run outside with it

c)

Throw it on the floor and stomp out the flames

d)

Carefully cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner

21.

The best place for pan handles is sticking out over the front of the stove where you can easily reach them.

a)

False

b)

True

22.

Is it a good idea to wait to clean up your messes and spills until you have finished all your cooking?

a)

Yes

b)

No

23.

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?

a)

No

b)

Yes

24.

Is it a good idea to plug in appliances with wet hands?

a)

Yes

b)

No

25.

When is baking soda used to put out a fire?

a)

When the flame is on the stove top

b)

When the flame is in the frying pan

c)

When your clothing is on fire

26.

When cooking on the stove top...

a)

Always stay in the kitchen

b)

It is OK to set a timer and come back when the timer tells you the food is done

27.

To avoid being scalded by steam, make sure to lift the lid...

a)

away from you

b)

toward you

28.

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.

a)

False

b)

True

29.

When pouring hot liquids, make sure to lean over the pot and pour quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Why is it important to remove clutter from the stove area and wear tight fitting clothing?

a)

To prevent things from catching on fire

b)

To make room for cooking and look your best

c)

To look professional

31.

When removing hot foods from the oven...

a)

Make sure to have a cooling rack, hot pad or cool stove top near you to avoid bumping into others

b)

Use oven mitts or pot holders

c)

Never reach into the oven, instead pull out the rack first

d)

All of these answers

32.

When you suffer a slight burn, you should...

a)

Run it under cold water

b)

Run it under warm water

c)

Put ice on it

d)

Put butter on it

33.

Is it a good idea to soak sharp knives in soapy water?

a)

Yes

b)

No

34.

When walking with a knife make sure to:

a)

warn others and carry the knife close to your chest

b)

warn others and carry knife pointing in the direction you are headed

c)

warn others and carry knife pointing down near your leg with the sharp edge to the back

d)

warn others and hold the knife with both hands

35.

When a knife is falling..

a)

never try and catch it

b)

try and catch it by the handle

36.

What should you do when using a sharp knife?

a)

Make sure the knife is a bit dull so it is harder to cut yourself

b)

Use a sharp knife and keep your fingers curled away from the blade

c)

Cut toward yourself because you have more control this way

d)

Put your index finger on the top of the metal blade to help you cut more effectively.