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Kitchen Safety & Sanitation

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.
A sharp knife is __________ than a dull knife.
a)
more dangerous
b)
safer
c)
equal
d)
harder to cut with
4.

Three ways to put out a small grease fire

a)

smother, baking soda, fire extinguisher

b)

flour, baking soda, sugar

c)

cover, smother,water

d)

baking soda, cookie sheet, water

5.
Always cut/chop food on a __?
a)
Chair
b)
Counter
c)
Stove Top
d)
Cutting Board
6.
Never touch electrical sockets with......
a)
dry hands
b)
wet hands
c)
floury hands
7.
Wash your hands...
a)
after touching your face
b)
after touching your hair
c)
after using the restroom
d)
all choices
8.
Which direction should you cut, when cutting with a knife?
a)
toward you
b)
diagonally 
c)
away from you
d)
across the item
9.

We should keep electrical appliances away from water to avoid electrocution.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Select EACH item that is true: (Hint: There’s 2 correct answers)

a)

You should wear gloves or bandage if you have a cut or an open sore on your hand when cooking

b)

You don’t need to cover or pull your hair back when working in the kitchen

c)

You should keep electrical appliances away from water.

d)

It is best to defrost foods by leaving them at room temperature.

11.

Select the correct answer: To care for a first-degree burn, you should:

a)

Place the burned area under cool, running water

b)

Apply butter, oil, or mayonnaise to the burn

c)

Break any blisters that form

d)

Wrap the burned area tightly with a bandage.

12.

Select the correct answer: Which of the following could cause an electrical shock?

a)

Using an electrical appliance only when you are standing on dry floor

b)

Using electrical appliances only when your hands are dry

c)

Overloading an electrical outlet

d)

Keeping all electrical appliances away from water

13.

When taking care of a deep cut, the first step is to

a)

Apply direct pressure to the cut

b)

Faint!

c)

Place under cool, running water

d)

Scrub with hot, soapy water

14.

Select the most correct answer: To avoid falling in the kitchen

a)

Use a step-stool when things are too high to reach

b)

clean any spills as soon as they happen

c)

Store heavy items on the lower shelves

d)

All of these answers are correct

15.

When pans are on the stove, handles should be turned toward the:

a)

cook

b)

front of the range/stove

c)

inward (center or back) of the range/stove

16.

To avoid a serious burn when handling a hot pan use a:

a)

dry pot holder

b)

dish towel

c)

a damp washcloth

d)

wet pot holder

17.

The safest way to store knives is:

a)

in a knife holder

b)

with other utensils

18.

When operating a fire extinguisher remember PASS, which stands for pull, aim, squeeze and

a)

sweep

b)

switch

c)

safety

19.

Household cleaners should be kept

a)

in clear plastic containers

b)

on the counter

c)

away from food

20.

What is the food temperature danger zone?

a)

0-32 degrees F

b)

40-140 degrees F

c)

145-165 degrees F