WorksheetsKitchen Safety Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Imagine you are preparing a meal in the kitchen. What is a strategic way to ensure your safety?
Ignore all safety rules
Identify and avoid potential hazards like sharp objects and hot surfaces
Leave the kitchen while cooking
Only use the kitchen at night
If a person slips on a wet kitchen floor, which category of kitchen hazard does this represent?
Fire
Falls
Cross-contamination
Burns
What should you do after handling raw meat to prevent cross contamination?
Wash surfaces and hands that have been in contact with raw meat very well.
Leave the surfaces as they are.
Only wash your hands, not the surfaces.
Use the same utensils for all foods.
What is cross-contamination?
The transfer of bacteria from one surface to another
The process of cooking food at high temperatures
The act of washing hands before cooking
The method of storing food in the refrigerator
Which of the following is a way to prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen?
Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables
Washing hands and utensils between handling different foods
Leaving food out at room temperature for long periods
Mixing raw and cooked foods together
Which of the following actions can help prevent falls in the kitchen?
Keeping the floor clear of clutter
Ignoring spills
Climbing on furniture to reach items
Leaving items on the floor
If you need to reach an item on a high shelf in the kitchen, what should you avoid doing to prevent falls?
Climbing on furniture
Asking for help
Using a step stool safely
Waiting until later
Which emergency number should you call if someone slips, falls, and may be seriously injured?
411
911
211
811
Which of the following is a recommended way to prevent fires in the kitchen?
Wear loose sleeves while cooking
Leave cooking food on the stove top unattended
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
Place towels on the stove top
A student is cooking and needs to leave the kitchen for a few minutes. What should they do to prevent a fire?
Leave the food cooking and check back later
Turn off the stove before leaving
Place a towel over the food
Move the pot handles outward
Why is it dangerous to use water to put out a grease fire?
Water can cause the grease fire to spread.
Water will put out the fire faster.
Water is not available in most kitchens.
Water will make the fire extinguisher less effective.
If you need to open something that contains steam, what is the safest way to do it?
Open it away from you
Open it quickly toward your face
Shake it before opening
Use a knife to puncture it
A student is cooking and notices the pot handles are facing outward over the edge of the stove. What risk does this pose, and what should the student do to prevent an accident?
The handles could be knocked over, causing burns; the student should turn them inward.
The food will cook unevenly; the student should stir the pot.
The pot will cool down; the student should increase the heat.
The handles will melt; the student should remove the pot.
Why should you avoid touching electric cords with wet hands?
It can cause the cord to break
It can increase the risk of electric shock
It makes the cord dirty
It will make the appliance work faster
What is the first thing you should do if someone experiences an electric shock?
Call 911 immediately.
Move the person away from the electrical source with your hands.
Give the person water.
Ignore the situation and walk away.
Why should you not touch a person who is still in contact with an electrical current?
You might get shocked as well.
The person might wake up suddenly.
It will make the situation worse for the victim.
The person might get angry.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended knife safety tip?
Keep knives sharp
Try to catch a falling knife
Wash knives separately
Clean up broken glass immediately
What is the first step you should take if you get a cut while using a knife?
Put a clean cloth or bandage over the cut and apply pressure.
Wash the cut with soap and water only.
Ignore the cut and continue working.
Apply ice directly to the cut.
According to the safety instructions, when should you see a medical professional for a cut?
If the cut is very deep or a lot of blood is lost.
If the cut is on your finger.
If the cut is less than an inch long.
If the cut stops bleeding quickly.
What should you do if you spill oil on the kitchen floor?
Leave it and continue cooking
Wipe it up immediately to prevent slips
Cover it with a towel and ignore it
Ask someone else to clean it later
