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Kitchen Safety

Kitchen Safety . It’s healthy It’s required by law It’s good business. Danger in the Kitchen. There are 3 Types of Fires . Garbage fires . They usually happen when you put something hot or smoldering into a garbage can. They can also happen when chemicals from cleaners combine. .

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Kitchen Safety

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  1. Kitchen Safety It’s healthy It’s required by law It’s good business

  2. Danger in the Kitchen

  3. There are 3 Types of Fires

  4. Garbage fires • They usually happen when you put something hot or smoldering into a garbage can. • They can also happen when chemicals from cleaners combine.

  5. Preventing Garbage Fires • NEVER put anything hot into a garbage can • Keep trash cans away from anything that may accidentally fall and cause fires –cleaners, paper towels or hot utensils

  6. Putting out a Garbage Fire Remain Calm If fire is small ……use water If fire is larger--Use a Fire Extinguisher

  7. Using the Fire Extinguisher • Pull the Pinat the top of the extinguisher. • Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. • Squeeze the lever slowly.If the handle is released, the discharge will stop. • Sweep from side to side.Using a sweeping motion, move the fire extinguisher back and forth until the fire is completely out.

  8. Preventing Electric Fires Check for frayed cords on appliances BEFORE you use them Do not place cords near a heat source Do not overload the outlets

  9. NO! NO! NO!

  10. Putting out an Electric Fire • Do not use water on an electric fire • Smother with baking soda or use a fire extinguisher

  11. Remember to ……………… Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

  12. Appliance Fires • If a fire occurs in the microwave. close the door and unplug it • If a fire occurs in the oven close the door and turn off the heat

  13. Grease Fires • Grease and Oil are very hot • You cannot put out a grease fire with water • Grease fires can spread easily and quickly!

  14. Preventing Grease Fires Heat oil slowly. The quickest way for grease to catch fire is for it to be heated too quickly Keep things away from oil that is heating Add foods to hot grease carefullyand gently

  15. Never put water in hot oil Never leave hot oil unattended Adjust burner flames to cover only the bottom of the pot Keep your stove and oven free from grease buildup

  16. Stopping a Grease Fire • Remain Calm • Turn off heat source • Slide a lid over the pan to cover it completely • For small fires cover with baking soda

  17. Evacuation • If a fire becomes too big to handle you must leave the area…..

  18. Common Flammable Items Be aware that many common items can cause fires Hairspray Nail Polish Perfumes Greasy Cleaning Loose Aprons Products clothing

  19. Other Common Sense Tips • Set your pot handles away from the flames • Keep all flammables away from the stove • Keep Metals out of the Microwave • Wear clothing that wont drape in the fire

  20. Preventing Slips and Falls Wear proper shoes – rubber sole, closed toe Clean up Spills -make people aware of wet floors Report damaged floors such as holes bumps or cracks

  21. Use Rubber Mats • Slow down ….Don’t run • Use a step stool or ladder to reach items that are high • Close all drawers, door and cabinets

  22. Cuts There are many things that can cause cuts in the kitchen : • Cans- Can Lids- and Can Openers • Cutting Strips on boxes of foil and plastic wrap • Wooden crates • Box Openers and Utility Knives • Machinery with Blades, Slicers, Grinders, Choppers, Blenders

  23. Most cuts in the kitchen come from …… BROKEN GLASS & KNIVES

  24. What to do if you break glass • Sweep all pieces into a paper bag • Be careful not to touch glass with hands • When you are finished swipe area with a damp paper towel • Dry area with paper towel

  25. Handling Knives Safely • Keep knives sharpened • Never touch knife blades • Use a knife only for its intended purpose

  26. Walking and Passing • To pass a knife, place it on a sanitized surface and let the other person pick it up by the handle • Carry knives with the cutting edge angled slightly away from your body

  27. When Cutting….. • Place a damp cloth or mat under a cutting board to help prevent it from slipping • If your cutting is interrupted, place your knife on a flat and secure surface • Never try to catch a falling knife, just step out of the way

  28. Cleaning and Storing Knives • Never leave knives soaking under water • Store knives properly in racks, scabbards or sheaths

  29. Burns • When opening a lid – lift it like a hinge away from you • When opening the oven face away from it so the heat does not burn your face • Move oven racks before turning oven on • Use a dry pot holder, wet can cause steam burns

  30. Never move a pot of hot oil, wait for it to cool first • Ask for help when carrying a heavy pot • Shout “hot pot” when moving a hot pot • Shout “behind” when you are moving behind the cook

  31. SHOCKS To avoid shock: Water and Electricity don’t mix Don’t use Metal in the Microwave Don’t put foreign objects into electric outlets

  32. Keys to Safety Accidents can be prevented Accidents have serious results You have a large responsibility to keep yourself safe You have a large responsibility to keep your class-mates, customers, and employees safe

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