Safety in the Kitchen

1. Safety in the Kitchen Foods 1, Unit 1 Safety & Sanitation

2. 1. Putting out Grease Fires • Grease fires – use fire extinguisher, baking soda, salt, or cover with a lid. NEVER WATER or FLOUR!

3. 2. First Aid • Burns: First degree – place under cold running water. Second and third degree burns – contact a doctor or call 911. •  Cuts: Apply direct pressure. • Electric shock – Disconnect power source, from the electrical box. • Poisoning- Call poison control!

4. 3. Electricity & knives • ELECTRICITY – Use DRY hands and be standing on dry floor. Keep cords away from water. Multiple plugs can overload circuits! • Lightweight extension cords • KNIVES – Dull knives vs. sharp • When handing someone a knife hand them the handle. • Knives in dishwater?

5. Cleaning Supplies • To prevent possible poisonings and contamination: Keep supplies in original container or label well. Keep away from food! • Mixing cleaning supplies (chlorine & ammonia) DON’T do it! Creates a dangerous gas.

6. How to Prevent Falls- • Clean-up spills immediately to avoid falls. • Use a step stool • Store heavy items on lower shelves

7. 5. How to PREVENT Fires & Burns • Cleanliness! • Use hot pads. . .NOT dish towels. Avoid reaching in the oven. • If you have a grease fire, cover with lid • Sleeves • Steam burn • Stand to side when opening oven • Keep flammable materials away from stove top (linens, Pam, plastic, paper, etc.) • Lift lids away from you • Handles on pans should face the center of the stove

8. Cleaning up broken glass. • A broom and a dustpan can pick up most pieces, but if a glass shatters in small pieces, what should you do? • Wet vs. Dry Paper towel vs. Kitchen towel

9. Gas Stoves • We have some gas stoves in our classroom. It is important that you know how to use them properly. • To start, push the dial in and turn it to light as soon as it lights turn it down. • Make sure that the dial is not left between the off and the light labels – the gas is on and could cause a fire if turned to light. • Do not lean against the front of the stove so you do not accidentally turn it on.