Kitchen Safety •It’s healthy•It’s required by law•It’s good business
Danger in the Kitchen
FIRES FALLS
CUTS BURNS
SHOCKS
There are 3 Types of Fires
FIRES
GARBAGE ELECTRIC GREASE
Garbage fires They usually happen when you put something hot or smoldering into a garbage can.
They can also happen when chemicals from cleaners combine.
Preventing Garbage FiresNEVER put anything hot into a garbage can
Keep trash cans away from anything that may accidentally fall and cause fires –cleaners, paper towels or hot utensils
Putting out a Garbage Fire Remain Calm
If fire is small ……use water If fire is larger--Use a Fire
Extinguisher
Using the Fire ExtinguisherPull the Pin at the top of the extinguisher. Aim at the base of the fire, not the
flames. Squeeze the lever slowly. If the handle
is released, the discharge will stop. Sweep from side to side. Using a
sweeping motion, move the fire extinguisher back and forth until the fire is completely out.
Preventing Electric Fires Check for frayed cords on appliances BEFORE you usethem
Do not place cords near aheat source
Do not overload the outlets
NO!
NO!
NO!
Putting out an Electric Fire Do not use water on an electric fire
Smother with baking soda or use a fire
extinguisher
Remember to ………………
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Appliance Fires If a fire occurs in the microwave.
close the door and unplug it
If a fire occurs in the oven close the door and turn off the
heat
Grease Fires Grease and Oil are very hot
You cannot put out a grease fire with water
Grease fires can spread easily and quickly!
Preventing Grease Fires Heat oil slowly. The quickest way for grease to catch fire is for it to be heated too quickly
Keep things away from oil that is heating
Add foods to hot grease carefully and gently
Never put water in hot oil
Never leave hot oil unattended
Adjust burner flames to cover only the bottom of the pot
Keep your stove and oven free from grease buildup
Stopping a Grease Fire Remain Calm Turn off heat source
Slide a lid over the pan to cover it completely
For small fires cover with baking soda
EvacuationIf a fire becomes too big to
handle you must leave the area…..
Common Flammable Items Be aware that many common items can cause fires
Hairspray Nail Polish Perfumes
Greasy Cleaning Loose Aprons Products clothing
Other Common Sense Tips
Set your pot handles away from the flames
Keep all flammables away from the stove
Keep Metals out of the MicrowaveWear clothing that wont drape in
the fire
Preventing Slips and Falls
Wear proper shoes – rubber sole, closed toe
Clean up Spills -make people
aware of wet floors
Report damaged floors such as holes bumps or cracks
Use Rubber Mats
Slow down ….Don’t run
Use a step stool or ladder to reach items that are high
Close all drawers, door and cabinets
Cuts
There are many things that can cause cuts in the kitchen :
Cans- Can Lids- and Can Openers Cutting Strips on boxes of foil and plastic wrap Wooden crates Box Openers and Utility Knives Machinery with Blades, Slicers, Grinders,
Choppers, Blenders
Most cuts in the kitchen come from ……
BROKEN GLASS & KNIVES
What to do if you break glass
1. Sweep all pieces into a paper bag
2. Be careful not to touch glass with hands
3. When you are finished swipe area with a damp paper towel
4. Dry area with paper towel
Handling Knives SafelyKeep knives sharpenedNever touch knife bladesUse a knife only for its intended
purpose
Walking and Passing To pass a knife, place it on a
sanitized surface and let the other person pick it up by the handle
Carry knives with the cutting edge angled slightly away from your body
When Cutting…..Place a damp cloth or mat under
a cutting board to help prevent it from slipping
If your cutting is interrupted, place your knife on a flat and secure surface
Never try to catch a falling knife, just step out of the way
Cleaning and Storing KnivesNever leave knives soaking
under water
Store knives properly in racks, scabbards or sheaths
BurnsWhen opening a lid – lift it like a hinge away
from you
When opening the oven face away from it so the heat does not burn your face
Move oven racks before turning oven on
Use a dry pot holder, wet can cause steam burns
Never move a pot of hot oil, wait for it to cool first
Ask for help when carrying a heavy pot
Shout “hot pot” when moving a hot pot
Shout “behind” when you are moving behind the cook
SHOCKS To avoid shock: Water and Electricity don’t mix Don’t use Metal in the Microwave Don’t put foreign objects into
electric outlets
Keys to Safety Accidents can be prevented
Accidents have serious results
You have a large responsibility to keep yourself safe
You have a large responsibility to keep your class-mates, customers, and employees safe