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KITCHEN SAFETY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATION What is the health department’s role?
Everyone is to wear a hat/headband or hair net!
Everyone is to wear a full bib apron, chef coat or lab coat
Everyone is to wash their hands…
Before you do any practical work in the classroom
SAFETY
There are two basic reasons accidents occur:1. Not knowing how to recognize potential safety
hazards. (Not having the proper training)
2. Carelessness by not following the training that has been given
I will take care of #1 You have to take care of #2
Safety begins with you!!!
WHY?
Kitchen Burn Kitchen Cut
KNIFE SAFETYPreventing Cuts
KNIFE SAFETY
Knives can be dangerous if not used properly – Always handle a knife with care.
Carry the knife point down, blade facing back by your side
Always cut away from you
Always use a sharp knife so you do not apply too much pressure
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• I do not care about the dominant hand
5 Simple knife safety tips
MORE RULES
Never put knives in the sink – wash and put away yourself
Do not leave knives hanging over the edge of a table and do not try to catch a falling knife
OVEN & STOVE SAFETYPreventing Burns
OVEN & STOVE SAFETY
Always use caution around ovens and stoves as serious burns can occur.
When removing hot trays etc. always use a dry towel or oven mitts
Wear proper clothing – Long sleeves, long pants, covered shoes
Warn others if a pot or tray is hot – Towel Rule
OVEN & STOVE SAFETY
Keep your face back when opening a pot lid or over door
Keep pot handles in, but not over an open flame or element that is on
MIXING MACHINE SAFETY
MIXING MACHINES
Commercial Mixer Stand Mixer
RULES
Make sure the bowl and attachment are on securely
Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, or long hair around the machine
Make sure the guard is in place
Always start on first speed
CONT’D
Don’t try to scrape the bowl clean while machine is running
Make sure machine comes to a complete stop before removing guard
Turn off and unplug if possible before cleaning
