WorksheetsKitchen Safety Essentials
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
After Ava, Michael, and Mason finished preparing dinner, they were left with a knife. What should they do with it?
Leave it on the counter with the blade facing up.
Put it immediately in the sink filled with soapy water.
Clean it and store it safely in a drawer or a knife block.
Pass it to someone else by the handle.
What is the safest way to pass a sharp object to another person?
With the sharp end facing the person.
Toss it gently to them.
Place it down and let the other person pick it up.
Hold the sharp end and pass the handle to the person.
During a class party, Michael accidentally spills some juice on the floor. He should:
Leave it; Elijah or Anika will clean it later.
Put a sign near it to warn others.
Clean it up immediately to prevent his classmates from slipping.
Cover it with a rug.
While preparing a meal for a family gathering, Kai needs to handle hot pots and pans. To prevent burns, he should:
Use wet cloths or towels to handle hot pots.
Reach over pots and pans on the stove.
Use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot items.
Leave pot handles facing outward so they're easier to grab.
Ethan is about to use a blender to make a smoothie. What should he do before plugging in the blender?
Make sure his hands are wet to get a good grip on the plug.
Check that the blender is turned off.
Plug it in and then select the desired setting.
Ensure the blender is close to the edge of the counter.
Emma, Anika, and Aiden are planning to cook pasta for dinner. They need to fill a pot with water to boil the pasta. How should they fill the pot to avoid scalds?
Fill it to the brim to avoid having to refill it.
Turn the water on full force to fill it faster.
Fill it halfway and use a gentle stream of water.
Carry the pot to the stove and then fill it with water.
What is the first thing you should do if a grease fire starts in a pan on the stove?
Pour water on it to extinguish the fire.
Turn off the heat and cover the pan with a metal lid.
Use a fire extinguisher immediately.
Evacuate the house and call for help.
Anika, Zoe, and Lily are having a sleepover and they are using several small kitchen appliances to make snacks. Why is it important for them to unplug these appliances when they are not in use?
To save energy.
To prevent the possibility of an electrical fire.
To keep the appliance from wearing out too quickly.
All of the above.
