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Kitchen Safety

Kitchen Safety. Smiths Station High School A Power Point Presentation By Mrs. Lisa Lovelady. Ignorance or. Not thinking!. All accidents in the kitchen are the result of…. Fires. Cuts. Shocks. Categories of Accidents. Falls.

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Kitchen Safety

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  1. Kitchen Safety Smiths Station High School A Power Point Presentation By Mrs. Lisa Lovelady

  2. Ignorance or Not thinking! All accidents in the kitchen are the result of…

  3. Fires Cuts Shocks Categories of Accidents Falls

  4. Fires and Burns To have a fire, you need a source of heat, oxygen, and a flammable substance. To put out a fire remove one of these.

  5. To remove the heat… Do NOT attempt to move the pan!!! Simply, turn off the control.

  6. To remove the source of oxygen, Cover the pan with a fire blanket,

  7. Or baking soda, salt, or even a cookie sheet or cutting board.

  8. Never pour water on it!

  9. Know how to use the fire extinguisher and where it is located.

  10. To operate the fire extinguisher… Remember PASS Pull the pin Aim low Squeeze the handle Sweep back and forth

  11. Preventing fires and burns… • Keep flammable materials away from the range. • Always use a dry potholder. • Keep pan handles turned inward.

  12. Use both hands to remove items from the oven. • Always wear oven mitts. • Avoid wearing loose fitting sleeves.

  13. Lower food into fat with a spoon, not your fingers.

  14. To stir food, use wood and not metal whenever possible.

  15. Burn first aid • Cool it with cold water. • Ice will freeze the tissues. • Avoid oitments, grease and oil.

  16. Preventing Cuts • Keep knives sharp. • Never attempt to catch a falling knife. • Wash knives separately. • Store knives in sheaths or racks. • Never use knives for anything other than cutting.

  17. Cut away from your body.

  18. Remove covers totally from cans.

  19. Use a cutting board.

  20. Sweep up, rather than picking up, broken glass.

  21. Keep fingers away from mixer blades.

  22. First Aid for cuts For severe bleeding, apply pressure with a thick cloth and get medical help.

  23. For minor cuts… Wash with soap and water , blot dry and apply a bandage.

  24. Prevention of Falls • Keep floors clear of clutter. • Wipe up spills immediately.

  25. Use a step ladder rather than a chair.

  26. Rugs should have nonskid backings.

  27. Avoid sitting on counters.

  28. First Aid for Falls • Don’t move a person with broken bones unless necessary. • Call for medical help if head ache, dizziness, vomiting or speech impairment results from the fall. • Apply an ice bag and elevate for mild bruises/sprains.

  29. Preventing shocks… Keep water away from electricity and…

  30. Keep electricity away from water.

  31. Avoid using an octopus.

  32. Keep metal away from working parts of an appliance.

  33. Use only a wet/dry vacuum on wet floors.

  34. First Aid for electric shock… • Don’t touch the person connected to electricity. • Turn off the source of power, pull the plug or pull the person away with a cloth loop.

  35. If qualified, administer CPR. If not qualified, get help.

  36. One more thing-Shut doors and drawers when not in use.

  37. Accidents don’t “just happen”…

  38. they are prevented with knowledge and careful work habits!

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