Kitchen Safety

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Kitchen Safety

• By Laura Glantzberg

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It can happen to YOU!

• 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.

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Most Importantly

• Know the safety practices!
• Use the safety practices!

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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

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Dont 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!

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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!

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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.

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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.
• Before operating any kitchen equipment, read the
  instruction manual.
• Before cleaning or moving kitchen equipment,
  unplug it.
• When unplugging an appliance, pull the plug NOT
  the cord.

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Fire Safety for the Kitchen

• Overloaded circuits can potentially cause fires.
• Electricity and Water do not mix!
• If theres 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.

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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.