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WorksheetsKitchen Safety
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
You shouldn't cook while wearing loose clothes or without tying your hair.
TRUE
FALSE
Safe or Unsafe: Keep a towel close by at the stove to clean up spills immediately.
SAFE
UNSAFE
Running and playing is allowed in kitchen.
TRUE
FALSE
Safe or Unsafe: Wipe up spills immediately.
Safe
Unsafe
It is fine to sit on the counters during cooking lab.
how dare you? no!
only if there is no food
sure! why not?
always
Always cut/chop food on a ____________
Chair
Stove top
Counter
Cutting board
If you are preparing food and the knife drops, what will you do?
Try to catch it
Scream and panic
Let it fall
Pick it up and continue using it.
Always wash _________ separately.
Knives
Spoons
Forks
Spatulas
What should you wear while putting something in the oven?
Nothing
Oven mitts
Disposable gloves
Oven mutts
When using knives, you should always cut___________
towards yourself
away from your body
either
neither
If a grease fire starts, what is the main thing that you should NOT do?
Put baking soda on it
Put it out with water
Put a lid on it
Leave it to go out on its own.
Do not run, just ________
jog
crawl
walk
relax
You should lift pot and pan lids:
into your face
away from your torso
to the north
away from your face
True or False? The first thing you should do in the kitchen is wash your hands.
True
False
What is the best way to open a can of soup?
Throw it at the groud
Knife
Can Opener
Fork
True or False. It is okay to put tin foil or metal in the microwave.
True
False
What should you do if food falls on the floor?
Eat it as long as less than 5 seconds
Throw it away
Pick it up and give to a friend
Eat it as long as less than 2 seconds
True or False. You should wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them.
True
False
1. A (a) knife is more dangerous than a
sharp knife.
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? _______________________________
Salt
Water
Baking Soda
1. Your kitchen should always have a (a) close by in case of fire.
All bacteria in food is bad and should be avoided at all cost!
False
True
What precautions can you take to prevent fires in the kitchen? Check all that apply.
Do not leave flammable items near a stove
Do not wear long sleeves
Keep stoves and exhaust fans free from grease build up
Leaving the skillet or pot on low
What parts of the Chef Uniform protect you from injury?
All of these
Jacket
Apron
Long Pants
Non-Slip Shoes
Which items are part of a safe chef’s uniform?
Flip Flops
Slip Resistant Shoes
Long Pants
Double Breasted Jacket and/or Apron
Hoodies
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] ensures that workers have a safe and healthful working environment.
True
False
Which of the following guidelines are a proper response to an emergency?
Check the scene of the accident.
Stay calm and keep the victim calm.
Panic because you haven't been to medical school.
Ask anyone who is not directly assisting the victim to stand back.
Call for medical help, if appropriate, or ask someone to call for you.
If you have a grease fire:
Smother it with a pan lid
Cover it with baking soda
Pour water on it
All of the above
A and B only
When unplugging an electrical appliance:
Pull on the plug
Pull on the cord
Use wet hands
Push on the plug
When passing a knife to someone:
Pass it with the handle pointed out
Throw it to them
Toss it, but only like a softball
Pass it with the blade pointed out
What is a safe procedure for preventing cuts?
keep using chipped or cracked glasses and dishes
discard open cans and their lids at the end of your shift
sweep up broken glass or dishes immediately
pick up broken glass or dishes with your hands
Maria spilled tea on the floor in the server's workstation. What should she do to prevent an accident?
clean up the spill immediately and display a "wet floor" sign
cover the spill with a paper towel
leave the spill until it can be cleaned later and display a "wet floor" sign
leave alone until a supervisor is notified
Which guideline is BEST to follow to prevent burns?
keep oven doors open
step aside while opening oven doors to avoid the rush of heat/steam
clean the oven immediately after use
use side towels as pot holders when moving hot pans
Which guideline will assist in preventing kitchen accidents?
lift heavy objects with the bask, not the legs
clean ovens, ventilation hoods, and change filters often
store chemicals in food storage containers to prevent spillage
wear long hair down and large pieces of jewelry
What is a procedure for preventing burns during food preparation?
be sure foods put into hot grease are wet and cold
get help to carry heavy hot containers
turn pan handles toward the front of the range
wear loose-fitting clothes
A bench mixer has exposed electrical wires. What is the potential accident this may cause?
cuts
falls
shocks
strains
OSHA requires chemical manufacturers to supply what forms with the sale of their products?
EPA
IPM
MSDS
USDA
What is the purpose of OSHA?
be sure sanitation standards are met
ensure chemicals are made safely
ensure safe working conditions
guarantee insurance to all employees
What is appropriate first aid for a person with a burn?
break open blisters
apply ointment
place under gently running cool water
place under gently running warm water
When using a fire extinguisher think of the word PASS and follow what steps?
point, act, store, and squeeze
point, aim, squeeze, and sweep
pull, act, sweep, and store
pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep
Long hair should be tied back and long jewelry should be removed to keep it from bring caught in machinery and for sanitary reasons?
True
False
Keep the handles of pots and pans
Turned inwards and away from traffic
Turned outward and toward the traffic
Turned toward the back of the cooktop
The location of the handle doesn't matter
A dull knife____________________
causes less cuts in the kitchen
slips more easily than a sharp knife
gives the best cut on veggies
is safe for children to use
When a knife starts to fall let it fall?
Yes, step back out of the way of a falling knife
No, you should try to stop it while it is falling.
How do you extinguish a fire on the cooktop?
Use a fire extinguisher
cover the pot/pan with a lild
use baking soda
All of the above
One of the most common injuries in the kitchen comes from slips, trips, and falls?
True
False
What is one way to prevent falls?
walk on a wet floor
clean up your spills later
clean up spills immediately
use a step stool if the floor is wet
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 do you use to take a pan off the oven?
handles
tongs
oven mitts
silverware
How can you prevent falling and getting hurt/burnt?
Keeping everything on the counters
Having it a mess with grease and things
Keeping the space clean
What should you do with sharp objects?
Have them laying around
Put covers on everything sharp
Keep them in drawers
Throw them in the sink
If a fire starts what is something you SHOULDN'T do?
use baking powder or flour to put it out
put it out with a fire extinguisher
turn off the oven
keep the oven closed
What can you use to have a mixing bowl stay on your counter while using it?
rubber
counter
damp dishcloth
drying rack
should you wash your hands before you start cooking or after?
after
before
can you put metal in the microwave?
yes
no
What should you do if you cut your finger while cooking?
Wash with soap & apply a bandage
Wipe the blood on your pants
Rinse your hand & put on a glove
Put on a glove and keep cooking
True or False: It's okay to use metal utensils on non-stick pans
True
False
Where should you set a hot glass pan?
In the wet sink
On the counter
On a hot pad or trivet
In the fridge
True or False: always lift and stir away from your body
True
False
When should you wash your hands?
Before cooking
During cooking
After cooking
All of the above
True or False: If you set something on fire in the kitchen, immediately pour water on it
True
False
Which of these items of clothing should you NOT wear in the kicthen?
Hat
Hair tie
Sandals
Apron
What are two ways you can put out a kitchen fire?
Smother it
Use a fire extinguisher
Pour water on it
Throw a towel over it
Should you wear long sleeves in the kitchen?
No; they are a food safety hazard
Yes; they protect your arms from burns
No; they are a fire hazard
Yes; they keep you cool
what symbol does this image represent
explosion
fire
flame
What symbol does this image represent
radio active
bio hazardous
carcinogen
What is the acronym of P.P.E
Professional Practice Equipment
Procedures Practices Examples
Personal Protective Equipment
What are these employers wearing
Uniform
Personal protective equipment
P.P.E
Class A fires include:
Wood, paper, cardboard
Electrical wires
Flammable liquids
The P. in the acronym P.A.S.S. stands for
Pull
Push
Paste
Class C fires consist of:
Flammable fluids
Live, electrical equipment
Flammable fluids
Flammable is best described as:
Material that are quick to burn
Fire-resistant material
A serious medical condition
Class K fires consist of:
Live, electrical equipment
Cooking fluids such as grease and oils
Wood, paper and cardboard
Why is kitchen safety important?
Spatulas have sharp edges.
Turners are hard to use.
It makes us learn about dangers of kitchens.
Bacteria commonly found in chicken and eggs is salmonella?
True
False
