Kitchen Safety
• Avoid tablecloths
• Keep hot items near the center of the
table
• No dangling cords
• Store food away from the stove area
• Establish a “NO ZONE” directly in
front of the stove
• Store detergents, cleaning agents, and
bleach out of children’s reach or in a
locked cabinet
• Purchase household items containing
less dangerous substances
• Infant carriers: Do not use an infant
carrier when cooking or cleaning
Kitchen Safety
Microwave Precautions
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Cooking eggs, squash, and potatoes
Foods heat unevenly
Removing coverings or lids
Puncture plastic wrap before heating
foods
• Vapor from popcorn bags can exceed
180ºF
• Heat baby formula or milk in bottles
with disposable plastic liners is risky;
use a baby bottle warmer instead
• Never hold a child in your arms while
removing items
Microwave Precautions
Steam
Liquid