Kitchen Safety •It’s healthy•It’s required by law•It’s good business

Danger in the Kitchen

FIRES FALLS

CUTS BURNS

SHOCKS

There are 3 Types of Fires

FIRES

GARBAGE ELECTRIC GREASE

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.

Preventing Garbage FiresNEVER 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

Putting out a Garbage Fire Remain Calm

If fire is small ……use water If fire is larger--Use a Fire

Extinguisher

Using the Fire ExtinguisherPull the Pin at 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.

Preventing Electric Fires Check for frayed cords on appliances BEFORE you usethem

Do not place cords near aheat source

Do not overload the outlets

NO!

NO!

NO!

Putting out an Electric Fire Do not use water on an electric fire

Smother with baking soda or use a fire

extinguisher

Remember to ………………

Pull

Aim

Squeeze

Sweep

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

Grease Fires Grease and Oil are very hot

You cannot put out a grease fire with water

Grease fires can spread easily and quickly!

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 carefully and gently

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

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

EvacuationIf a fire becomes too big to

handle you must leave the area…..

Common Flammable Items Be aware that many common items can cause fires

Hairspray Nail Polish Perfumes

Greasy Cleaning Loose Aprons Products clothing

Other Common Sense Tips

Set your pot handles away from the flames

Keep all flammables away from the stove

Keep Metals out of the MicrowaveWear clothing that wont drape in

the fire

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

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

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

Most cuts in the kitchen come from ……

BROKEN GLASS & KNIVES

What to do if you break glass

1. Sweep all pieces into a paper bag

2. Be careful not to touch glass with hands

3. When you are finished swipe area with a damp paper towel

4. Dry area with paper towel

Handling Knives SafelyKeep knives sharpenedNever touch knife bladesUse a knife only for its intended

purpose

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

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

Cleaning and Storing KnivesNever leave knives soaking

under water

Store knives properly in racks, scabbards or sheaths

BurnsWhen 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

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

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

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