KITCHEN SAFETY

K.VARUN KUMAR

MT-2014

•KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE IN KITCHEN BY

PRACTICING SOME GUDELINES LAYED

KITCHEN SAFETY?

SAFETY• PERSONAL HYGIENE

• PERSONAL SAFETY

PERSONAL HYGIENE

Personal hygiene involves those

practices performed by an individual to

care for one's bodily health and well

being, through cleanliness.

WHAT YOU MUST DO

• BATH EVERYDAY

• BRUSH TWICE A DAY

• WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY

• TRIM NAILS OF FINGERS AND

TOES PROPERLY

• HAIR DRESSING

• WEAR A NEAT AND CRISP UNIFORM

PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES

Y?

• PERSONAL HYGINE MUST BE

MAINTAINED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN

ORDER TO AVOID FOOD

CONTAMINATIONS WHICH CAUSE FOOD

BORNE ILLNESS

PERSONAL SAFETY

• The kitchen is one of the most dangerous

places in the house. There are several

precautions to take to prevent you from being

another kitchen accident statistic.

It can happen to YOU!

MOST IMPORTANTLY…

Know the safety practices!

Use the safety practices!

UNIFORM

• NEAT AND CLEAN CHEF COAT,APRON

• SAFETY SHOES

• SOCKS

• CHEF CAP/HAIR NET

AVOID THE FOLLOWING:

• Loose sleeves- loose sleeves can catch fire

or get caught in appliances.

• Long hair or jewelry- long hair should be tied

back and jewelry should be removed to keep

it from being caught in machinery (and for

sanitary reasons).

• Foodborne Illness- be sure to wash

your hands often while in the kitchen

DON’T FORGET!

• Keep the handles of pots and pans turned

inward and away from traffic.

• Empty dishwasher after the dishes have

cooled.

• Wear slip-resistant shoes in order to prevent

falling.

• When reaching for something on the top

shelf, use a stool!

THE TRUTH ABOUT KNIVES

Knives cause more severe injuries than any

other hand tool.

A dull knife slips more easily than a sharp

knife.

Always cut away from your body.

When a knife starts to fall, let it!

PREVENTING INJURIES FROM GLASS

• Store glasses and cups upside down.

• If a glass breaks in soapy water, drain the water before attempting to clean up any of the glass.

• If there is broken glass on the floor, use a broom and dust pan to clean it up. Never try to pick it up with bare hands.

MORE REMINDERS• Use a plexiglass or plastic cutting boards

instead of a wooden one. Wooden cutting boards are more porous which can harbor more germs.

• When lifting something heavy, bend your knees and use your legs, not your back.

• When unplugging an appliance, pull the plug NOT the cord.

• Before cleaning or moving kitchen equipment, unplug it.

• When unplugging an appliance, pull the plug NOT the cord.

FIRE SAFETY FOR THE KITCHEN

• Overloaded circuits can potentially cause fires.

• Electricity and Water do not mix!

• If there’s a fire in your oven, close the oven door and turn off the heat.

• If a pan is on fire, turn off the heat and cover the pan tightly. Do NOT try to carry the pan outside!

• To extinguish a fire, use a fire blanket,

fire extinguisher, or baking soda.

KITCHEN SAFETY

The most common injuries in the kitchen include burns, injuries from slips/trips/falls, cuts, strains, and electrical shock.

The best way to eliminate or minimize injury in the kitchen is to always follow safety procedures, know what to do in an emergency, and always be on the lookout for potential hazards.

THANK YOU