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Kitchen Safety

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You shouldn't cook while wearing loose clothes or without tying your hair.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

Safe or Unsafe: Keep a towel close by at the stove to clean up spills immediately.

a)

SAFE

b)

UNSAFE

3.

Running and playing is allowed in kitchen.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Safe or Unsafe: Wipe up spills immediately.

a)

Safe

b)

Unsafe

5.

It is fine to sit on the counters during cooking lab.

a)

how dare you? no!

b)

only if there is no food

c)

sure! why not?

d)

always

6.

Always cut/chop food on a ____________

a)

Chair

b)

Stove top

c)

Counter

d)

Cutting board

7.

If you are preparing food and the knife drops, what will you do?

a)

Try to catch it

b)

Scream and panic

c)

Let it fall

d)

Pick it up and continue using it.

8.

Always wash _________ separately.

a)

Knives

b)

Spoons

c)

Forks

d)

Spatulas

9.

What should you wear while putting something in the oven?

a)

Nothing

b)

Oven mitts

c)

Disposable gloves

d)

Oven mutts

10.

When using knives, you should always cut___________

a)

towards yourself

b)

away from your body

c)

either

d)

neither

11.

If a grease fire starts, what is the main thing that you should NOT do?

a)

Put baking soda on it

b)

Put it out with water

c)

Put a lid on it

d)

Leave it to go out on its own.

12.

Do not run, just ________

a)

jog

b)

crawl

c)

walk

d)

relax

13.
You should not use this on grease fires:
a)
water
b)
flour
c)
salt
d)
baking soda
14.

You should lift pot and pan lids:

a)

into your face

b)

away from your torso

c)

to the north

d)

away from your face

15.
You must tie your hair back the entire time you are cooking
a)
true
b)
false
16.
What procedures will help prevent burns in the kitchen?
a)
use oven mitts
b)
stand to the side when opening the oven
c)
pull oven racks out instead of reaching in
d)
all of the above
17.
If a fire starts inside the oven, what should you do?
a)
open the door and pour baking soda on the fire
b)
open the door and use a fire extinguisher
c)
keep door closed and turn the oven off
d)
none of the above are correct
18.
Many accidents can be prevented.
a)
True
b)
False
19.

True or False? The first thing you should do in the kitchen is wash your hands.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is the best way to open a can of soup?

a)

Throw it at the groud

b)

Knife

c)

Can Opener

d)

Fork

21.

True or False. It is okay to put tin foil or metal in the microwave.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What should you do if food falls on the floor?

a)

Eat it as long as less than 5 seconds

b)

Throw it away

c)

Pick it up and give to a friend

d)

Eat it as long as less than 2 seconds

23.

True or False. You should wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

1. A (a)   knife is more dangerous than a

sharp knife.

25.

1. You and your friend are making grilled cheese sandwiches when the grease on the skillet catches on fire. What should you put on the fire to put it out? _______________________________

a)

Salt

b)

Water

c)

Baking Soda

26.

1. Your kitchen should always have a (a)   close by in case of fire.

27.

All bacteria in food is bad and should be avoided at all cost!

a)

False

b)

True

28.

What precautions can you take to prevent fires in the kitchen? Check all that apply.

a)

Do not leave flammable items near a stove

b)

Do not wear long sleeves

c)

Keep stoves and exhaust fans free from grease build up

d)

Leaving the skillet or pot on low

29.

What parts of the Chef Uniform protect you from injury?

a)

All of these

b)

Jacket

c)

Apron

d)

Long Pants

e)

Non-Slip Shoes

30.

Which items are part of a safe chef’s uniform?

a)

Flip Flops

b)

Slip Resistant Shoes

c)

Long Pants

d)

Double Breasted Jacket and/or Apron

e)

Hoodies

31.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] ensures that workers have a safe and healthful working environment.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which of the following guidelines are a proper response to an emergency?

a)

Check the scene of the accident.

b)

Stay calm and keep the victim calm.

c)

Panic because you haven't been to medical school.

d)

Ask anyone who is not directly assisting the victim to stand back.

e)

Call for medical help, if appropriate, or ask someone to call for you.

33.

If you have a grease fire:

a)

Smother it with a pan lid

b)

Cover it with baking soda

c)

Pour water on it

d)

All of the above

e)

A and B only

34.

When unplugging an electrical appliance:

a)

Pull on the plug

b)

Pull on the cord

c)

Use wet hands

d)

Push on the plug

35.

When passing a knife to someone:

a)

Pass it with the handle pointed out

b)

Throw it to them

c)

Toss it, but only like a softball

d)

Pass it with the blade pointed out

36.

What is a safe procedure for preventing cuts?

a)

keep using chipped or cracked glasses and dishes

b)

discard open cans and their lids at the end of your shift

c)

sweep up broken glass or dishes immediately

d)

pick up broken glass or dishes with your hands

37.

Maria spilled tea on the floor in the server's workstation. What should she do to prevent an accident?

a)

clean up the spill immediately and display a "wet floor" sign

b)

cover the spill with a paper towel

c)

leave the spill until it can be cleaned later and display a "wet floor" sign

d)

leave alone until a supervisor is notified

38.

Which guideline is BEST to follow to prevent burns?

a)

keep oven doors open

b)

step aside while opening oven doors to avoid the rush of heat/steam

c)

clean the oven immediately after use

d)

use side towels as pot holders when moving hot pans

39.

Which guideline will assist in preventing kitchen accidents?

a)

lift heavy objects with the bask, not the legs

b)

clean ovens, ventilation hoods, and change filters often

c)

store chemicals in food storage containers to prevent spillage

d)

wear long hair down and large pieces of jewelry

40.

What is a procedure for preventing burns during food preparation?

a)

be sure foods put into hot grease are wet and cold

b)

get help to carry heavy hot containers

c)

turn pan handles toward the front of the range

d)

wear loose-fitting clothes

41.

A bench mixer has exposed electrical wires. What is the potential accident this may cause?

a)

cuts

b)

falls

c)

shocks

d)

strains

42.

OSHA requires chemical manufacturers to supply what forms with the sale of their products?

a)

EPA

b)

IPM

c)

MSDS

d)

USDA

43.

What is the purpose of OSHA?

a)

be sure sanitation standards are met

b)

ensure chemicals are made safely

c)

ensure safe working conditions

d)

guarantee insurance to all employees

44.

What is appropriate first aid for a person with a burn?

a)

break open blisters

b)

apply ointment

c)

place under gently running cool water

d)

place under gently running warm water

45.

When using a fire extinguisher think of the word PASS and follow what steps?

a)

point, act, store, and squeeze

b)

point, aim, squeeze, and sweep

c)

pull, act, sweep, and store

d)

pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep

46.

Long hair should be tied back and long jewelry should be removed to keep it from bring caught in machinery and for sanitary reasons?

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Keep the handles of pots and pans

a)

Turned inwards and away from traffic

b)

Turned outward and toward the traffic

c)

Turned toward the back of the cooktop

d)

The location of the handle doesn't matter

48.

A dull knife____________________

a)

causes less cuts in the kitchen

b)

slips more easily than a sharp knife

c)

gives the best cut on veggies

d)

is safe for children to use

49.

When a knife starts to fall let it fall?

a)

Yes, step back out of the way of a falling knife

b)

No, you should try to stop it while it is falling.

50.

How do you extinguish a fire on the cooktop?

a)

Use a fire extinguisher

b)

cover the pot/pan with a lild

c)

use baking soda

d)

All of the above

51.

One of the most common injuries in the kitchen comes from slips, trips, and falls?

a)

True

b)

False

52.
Chemicals and cleaning products should always be stored in the original container, to promote safety
a)
true
b)
false
53.
What is the temperature danger zone from...
a)
40-140
b)
32-100
c)
120-200
d)
65-130
54.
How long should you wash your hands?
a)
30 seconds
b)
2 minutes
c)
Long enough to sing Happy Birthday
d)
20 seconds
55.

What is one way to prevent falls?

a)

walk on a wet floor

b)

clean up your spills later

c)

clean up spills immediately

d)

use a step stool if the floor is wet

56.

When should you clean?

a)

after making all your food

b)

clean as you go

57.

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

58.
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
59.
Wash your hands...
a)
after touching your face
b)
after touching your hair
c)
after using the restroom
d)
all choices
60.
What is the highest safe temperature for your refrigerator?
a)
36
b)
28
c)
32
d)
40
61.

What do you use to take a pan off the oven?

a)

handles

b)

tongs

c)

oven mitts

d)

silverware

62.

How can you prevent falling and getting hurt/burnt?

a)

Keeping everything on the counters

b)

Having it a mess with grease and things

c)

Keeping the space clean

63.

What should you do with sharp objects?

a)

Have them laying around

b)

Put covers on everything sharp

c)

Keep them in drawers

d)

Throw them in the sink

64.

If a fire starts what is something you SHOULDN'T do?

a)

use baking powder or flour to put it out

b)

put it out with a fire extinguisher

c)

turn off the oven

d)

keep the oven closed

65.

What can you use to have a mixing bowl stay on your counter while using it?

a)

rubber

b)

counter

c)

damp dishcloth

d)

drying rack

66.

should you wash your hands before you start cooking or after?

a)

after

b)

before

67.

can you put metal in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

68.

What should you do if you cut your finger while cooking?

a)

Wash with soap & apply a bandage

b)

Wipe the blood on your pants

c)

Rinse your hand & put on a glove

d)

Put on a glove and keep cooking

69.

True or False: It's okay to use metal utensils on non-stick pans

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Where should you set a hot glass pan?

a)

In the wet sink

b)

On the counter

c)

On a hot pad or trivet

d)

In the fridge

71.

True or False: always lift and stir away from your body

a)

True

b)

False

72.

When should you wash your hands?

a)

Before cooking

b)

During cooking

c)

After cooking

d)

All of the above

73.

True or False: If you set something on fire in the kitchen, immediately pour water on it

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Which of these items of clothing should you NOT wear in the kicthen?

a)

Hat

b)

Hair tie

c)

Sandals

d)

Apron

75.

What are two ways you can put out a kitchen fire?

a)

Smother it

b)

Use a fire extinguisher

c)

Pour water on it

d)

Throw a towel over it

76.

Should you wear long sleeves in the kitchen?

a)

No; they are a food safety hazard

b)

Yes; they protect your arms from burns

c)

No; they are a fire hazard

d)

Yes; they keep you cool

77.

what symbol does this image represent

a)

explosion

b)

fire

c)

flame

78.

What symbol does this image represent

a)

radio active

b)

bio hazardous

c)

carcinogen

79.

What is the acronym of P.P.E

a)

Professional Practice Equipment

b)

Procedures Practices Examples

c)

Personal Protective Equipment

80.

What are these employers wearing

a)

Uniform

b)

Personal protective equipment

c)

P.P.E

81.
What happens if you put water on a grease fire?
a)
you die
b)
it explodes
c)
nothing
d)
you get dramatic
82.
The first step to putting out a fire is:
a)
deprive of oxygen
b)
turn off the heat source
c)
call 911
d)
use a fire extinguisher
83.

Class A fires include:

a)

Wood, paper, cardboard

b)

Electrical wires

c)

Flammable liquids

84.

The P. in the acronym P.A.S.S. stands for

a)

Pull

b)

Push

c)

Paste

85.

Class C fires consist of:

a)

Flammable fluids

b)

Live, electrical equipment

c)

Flammable fluids

86.

Flammable is best described as:

a)

Material that are quick to burn

b)

Fire-resistant material

c)

A serious medical condition

87.

Class K fires consist of:

a)

Live, electrical equipment

b)

Cooking fluids such as grease and oils

c)

Wood, paper and cardboard

88.

Why is kitchen safety important?

a)

Spatulas have sharp edges.

b)

Turners are hard to use.

c)

It makes us learn about dangers of kitchens.

89.

Bacteria commonly found in chicken and eggs is salmonella?

a)

True

b)

False

90.
Lifting a lid away from your face (like a shield) can help prevent a ________
a)
cut
b)
burn
c)
fall
d)
shock