Kitchen Safety
It is important to be mindful of your surroundings and to THINK!!!!!
Equipment
Always read your owner's manual or learn about them from an adult before
using kitchen appliances.
Only use appliances when allowed.
Follow the rules for each appliance.
Follow microwaving rules.
Heat Hazards
Be cautious around hot surfaces.
Walk carefully with hot items.
Use potholders or oven mitts.
Put a potholder, trivet, or kitchen towel between hot items and counters or
furniture.
Test temperatures before picking something up (ie- pot lid or baking
sheet).
Turn pot/pan handles in.
Use the back burner if possible.
Open oven and move items in oven carefully.
Open hot lids with caution to avoid steam burns.
Wear an apron.
Watch your reach.
Tie hair back.
Avoid baggy long sleeves
Knife Safety
Store knives properly and away from small
children.
Move knives away from counter edges.
Cut mindfully, pay attention.
Cut away from yourself.
Use a cutting board.
Wait until you are ready to wash a knife before putting it into the dish
water.
Use the proper knife for the job.
Large items: chef's knife
Small items or detailing: paring knife,
small utility knife
(pare, pair, pear)
Carry knives point down at your side.
Slips and Falls
#1 cause of household accidents.
Wipe up spills.
Put items where they belong.
Reach only at your level. Use a sturdy step
stool or ladder to access high places or ask
for help.