Kitchen Accidents And Prevention

1. Kitchen AccidentsAnd Prevention THE FIRST THING TO DO IN ANY ACCIDENT IS TO STAY CALM!!!!

2. Cuts • Use sharp knives • Cut food on a flat surface • Do not put knives in water • Store knives in drawer divider or knife rack • Broken glass – sweep up large pieces, use a wet paper towel for small fragments • Cut occurs – apply pressure and seek medical attention

3. Burns • Use oven mitts or pot holders that are dry • Keep handles facing to the inside of the stove • Lift lids away from your face, to avoid steam • Stand to the side of oven when opening • Burn occur – run under cold water, apply ice and seek medical attention

4. Falls • Wipe up spills • Avoid slippery throw rugs • Use a step-stool to reach high places • Close cabinet doors completely • Store heavy pots and pans on low shelves Someone falls – leave alone and seek medical attention

5. Poison • Keep cleaning supplies away from food and children • do not transfer cleaning supplies to unmarked containers • Do not mix cleaning products together – may cause poisonous fumes • Keep medicine up high away from children • In case of poison – call 911 or your local poison control center

6. Fires • Keep flammable items away from stove • Do not leave food unattended while cooking • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that dangles • If a fire occurs inside microwave, disconnect and keep door closed • Grease fire – cut off oxygen, use baking soda or salt. Do not use water • Paper fire – use water

7. Electric Shock • Do not plug in or operate electric items near water • Unplug cords at the plug, do not pull on cord • Polarized plugs (3 prong plug) • Do not over load plugs • Electric shock – DO NOT touch the person directly. Cut current and/or use a non-conductive item to remove the person from the current

8. Choking • Use the Heimlich Maneuver • Prevent by eating slower and smaller bites

9. Special Needs for Accident Prevention • Children • Never leave young children alone • Use safety latches • Set up a child size table • Aging Adults and People with Disabilities • Relabel items in larger letters/magnifying glass • Store frequently used equipments in easy-to-reach places • Use nonbreakable dishes and glassware • Provide tongs or grippers to grab items • Provide a stool or chair so the person can sit while working

10. 7.2 Questions • Name three ways to prevent falls. • Give three suggestions that might improve kitchen safety for an older person with special needs. • Name 2 things you should do in case an accident does occur in the kitchen