Kitchen Kitchen SafetySafety

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RulesRules

Clothing Clothing Wear an apron to protect your clothing

Avoid wearing bulky or long flowing clothes

Hygiene Hygiene Pull long hair back

Wash your hands before you begin

RulesRulesUse thick, dry potholders to handle hot objects

Wear gloves if you have an open sore

Use wooden spoons to stir hot foods

Pass knives with the handle pointed out and wash them separately

When cooking on a range-top, turn pan handles to the back or side to prevent accidents

Lift pan lids away from you (steam burns)

Never leave food cooking unattended

Never use electricity around water (dry your hands before touching appliances)

Keep knives sharp and use a cutting board

Be sure you know how to use an appliance

Do not overload plugs

Stand on a sturdy stool when reaching items up high

Keep your area neat and clean

Wipe up spills

Never put a knife down into an appliance

Use a damp paper towel to pick up broken glass

Keep cabinet doors closed

Practice proper kitchen techniques

Avoid cross contamination of food

Use caution when cooking with alcohol

Stay Focused

Keep a fire extinguisher handy

Be Be PreparedPrepared

Know how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver

Have a clear understanding of first aid

And Finally . . .And Finally . . .

Research basic first Research basic first aid principles for a aid principles for a cut, a burn and a cut, a burn and a

sprain from a fall.sprain from a fall.

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Or discuss ways Or discuss ways cross cross

contamination contamination could be avoided could be avoided

in the kitchen.in the kitchen.

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