Worksheets2-28 Kitchen Safety Practice
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 3hrs 18mins
You get a minor CUT in the kitchen,
run around the room
don't tell anyone
leave it alone
clean the cut with soap and water, apply pressure to stop bleeding.
Someone is CHOKING,
(tell an adult)encourage coughing to dislodge the blockage
(tell an adult)Give up to 5 sharp blows between their shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
(tell an adult)perform the Heimlich maneuver
do nothing
To manage/treat FOOD POISONING
drink plenty of fluids
seek medical assistance if sickness is lengthy
continue eating, like nothing is wrong
change nothing
If someone FALLS in the kitchen,
evaluate the injury and tell an adult
apply an ice pack
leave the fallen person alone
SCREAM!
If you get a kitchen BURN treat it by
doing nothing.
telling an adult
running the burn under cool water
yelling as loud as you can.
An easy way to become CUT in the kitchen is by
picking up broken glass with bare hands
cutting away from yourself when using knives
washing knives separately from other dishes
using sharp knives to cut foods
FOOD POISONING can occur when
hands are washed for at least 20 seconds
food is under-cooked
dishes are washed in warm, soapy water
raw foods are not separated from cooked foods
Students can FALL in the Foods Lab when
they run in the classroom
they clean up spills
They leave items on the floor
tie their shoes
A FIRE can start in a kitchen
stove-top is clear from flammable items
items are left unattended while cooking
when sleeves are pushed up during food prep
when grease comes in contact with a flame
BURNS can be caused by
touching baking pans immediately after baking
opening lids away from your face
exposing skin to hot steam
placing hot items on a trivet
ELECTRIC SHOCK can be caused by
using 1-2 plugs in each outlet
keeping appliances away from water/wet surfaces
repairing worn/tattered cords
improperly pulling the plug from the outlet
To avoid being CUT in the kitchen
wash knives with all other kitchen tools
keep fingers tucked in while using knives
walk with knifes pointed outward
use old, dull knives
One way to avoid FOOD POISONING is to
use 1 cutting board to prepare proteins and veggies
eat food that smells a little funky
eat as much cookie dough as you can
keep cleaning supplies and chemicals away from food
To avoid a FIRE in the kitchen
do not push sleeves above elbows while preparing food
keep paper and flammable items away from stove-top burners
don't worry about tying long hair up
allow food items to boil over on the stove-top or in oven.
To help prevent a BURN
keep face directly over items cooking on the stovetop
eat food immediately after its finished cooking
use oven mitts/pot holders
leave food items unattended while cooking
To help prevent ELECTRIC SHOCK
keep appliances close to water
never overload outlets
use worn/torn electric cords
be sure hands are dry when operating appliances
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 use to take food and pans out of the oven?
Oven Mitts
Latex Gloves
Bare Hands
Napkin
True or False. You should cook with baggy clothes on and your hair down.
True
False
If your food is stuck in the toaster you should ...
Put your fingers in to get it out
Use a fork to get it out
Unplug the toaster and use rubber tongs
Use a knife to get it out
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
How long are leftovers good for?
2 weeks
1 month
4 days
1 week
True or False. You should wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them.
True
False
True or False. Many accidents in the kitchen can be prevented.
False
True
What is the safest way to lift lids off of steaming pots?
with the inside of the lid tilted away from you
with the inside of the lid tilted towards you
straight up
none of the above
The handle of pots/pans should always be turned ________________________.
so they do not stick out over the edge of the range or over other burners.
over the edge of the range
over the burner beside it
none of the above
What direction should you cut with a sharp knife?
toward you
away from you
none of the above
The proper way to open an oven is...
To stand in the front of it and open the door
To stand to the side and open the door
It makes no difference where you stand
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
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
Is it a good idea to soak sharp knives in soapy water?
Yes
No
What is the best kind of spoon to stir hot liquids?
Metal spoon
Plastic handled or wooden spoon
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 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
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.
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 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
