General Safety Guidelines

2. General Safety Guidelines • Keep Long hair tied back • No dangling jewelry • No long baggy sleeves • Prevent clutter – clean as you go • Close draws and doors completely • Use right tool for the job • Store heavy cookware on low shelves

3. Assignment: Mastery • Prioritize the list of general safety guidelines from least important to most important. Explain why you listed them the way you did.

4. Preventing Falls • Clean up spills immediately • Keep clutter cleaned up • Use a step stool to reach high shelves

5. Assignment: Self-Expressive • Draw a picture at the bottom of the column that represents the most important thing to remember about falls in our lab. • When finished drawing go around your table and explain your drawing – why you choose that one as most important.

6. Preventing Cuts • Keep knives sharp • Store knives properly • Never catch a falling knife • Wash knives separately • Sweep up broken glass – use a wet paper towel instead of fingers

7. Assignment: Understanding • Write a cause-effect statement about something that has happened to you when you were cut. • Example: I cut my hand on a can lid when I pushed the trash down in the wastebasket with my hand. • Write what you should have done to prevent this accident

8. Electrical Safety • Water and Electricity don’t mix • Avoid damage to electrical cords • Use outlets properly –polarized plugs • Use small electrical appliances correctly • Watch your problems

9. Assignment: Self-Expressive • Design a symbol that would alert people to be safe around electrical appliances.

10. Hazardous Chemicals • Read labels carefully • Keep in original container • NEVER mix chemicals • Point spray nozzle where it is suppose to go • Store away from food • Substitute safe cleaners when possible

11. Assignment: Mastery • What are the two most important points to remember about keeping your home safe from hazardous chemicals? • Why did you choose these two?

12. Preventing Burns • Always use DRY pot holders • Life a pan’s lid away from your face • Keep pots and pans in good condition • Keep handles turned toward back • Keep flammable items away from range • Arrange racks before starting the oven • Stand to side when opening the oven door • Clean spills when cooled • Turn off controls when not in use • Keep fire extinguisher handy

13. Assignment: Understanding • Write a cause-effect statement about a personal experience you’ve had when you got burned. • Example: I burned my hand when I used an oven mitten that was wet.

14. Synthesis Task: • Create a brochure about Preventing Kitchen Accidents in the Home • Prioritize the information you have learned • Include 4 areas from your organizer • Choose your Audience • Make it colorful, concise,