Kitchen Safety Tips: Preventing Burns, Falls, and Choking

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What are the steps to extinguish a fire using a fire extinguisher?

Pull Pin, Aim at Base of Fire, Spray fire while using a Sweeping motion

How should you treat minor burns?

Run under cool water, apply moisturizer or burn creme, cover loosely with clean gauze

What should you never do when dealing with a grease fire?

Put water on it

How can you prevent falls in the kitchen?

clean up spills immediatly, keep floor clear of clutter, make sure rugs are secure, make sure shoes fit and all laces are tied.

How can you prevent choking in the kitchen?

chew with your mouth closed, don't talk and laugh with your mouth full, don't play with your mouth full, chew your food thoroughly before swallowing

What are some tips for preventing falls?

Clean up spills immediately, keep floor clear of clutter, make sure rugs are secure, make sure shoes fit and all laces are tied

What should you do if anything seems to be broken after a fall?

Leave the person on the floor

How should you treat cuts?

Clean cuts by running under warm water, apply pressure if bleeding is heavy, apply antibacterial crème or spray, bandage with clean gauze or band-aid

What are some tips for preventing choking?

Chew with your mouth closed, don’t talk and laugh with your mouth full, don’t play with your mouth full, chew your food thoroughly before swallowing

What are some tips for preventing shock in the kitchen?

No aluminum foil or any metal in the microwave, don’t plug in several appliances at once, always unplug appliances after use, make sure hands are dry when dealing with electric appliances

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Kitchen Safety

Preventing Burns/Fires

  • To prevent burns, keep hair tied back, use oven mitts, and turn panhandles inward.
  • Prevent steam burns by tilting pot lids away from face.
  • Keep towels and materials away from heating elements and clean grease and food bits from ovens.
  • Treat minor burns by running under cool water, applying lotion or moisturizer, and covering loosely with clean gauze.

Preventing Fires

  • Extinguish fires using a fire extinguisher by following the PASS steps: Pull, Aim, Spray, and Sweep.
  • Alternatively, smother fires with salt, baking soda, or a wet towel.
  • Never use water to extinguish a grease fire.

Preventing Falls

  • Clean up spills immediately to prevent falls.
  • Keep floors clear of clutter and ensure rugs are secure.
  • Ensure shoes fit well and laces are tied to prevent tripping.

Treating Falls

  • If someone falls, leave them on the floor if they appear to be injured.
  • Alert an adult for assistance.

Preventing Cuts

  • Keep knives sharp to prevent accidents.
  • Always hold knives by the handle and wash them separately.
  • Keep fingers away from rough surfaces, slicing edges, and rotating beaters.
  • Sweep up glass immediately to prevent cuts.

Treating Cuts

  • Clean cuts by running under warm water and applying pressure if bleeding is heavy.
  • Apply antibacterial cream or spray and bandage with clean gauze or a band-aid.

Preventing Choking

  • Chew food thoroughly before swallowing and avoid talking or laughing with mouth full.
  • Don't play with food in your mouth and alert an adult if someone is choking.
  • Apply the Heimlich maneuver if someone is choking.

Preventing Electric Shock

  • Avoid using aluminum foil or metal in the microwave.
  • Don't plug in multiple appliances at once and unplug them after use.
  • Keep hands dry when dealing with electric appliances and keep them away from water.
  • Unplug appliances and notify an adult if someone is shocked.

Additional Safety Tips

  • Keep chemicals away from food preparation areas and store food properly.
  • Cook foods thoroughly and always wash your hands.
  • Store heavy items on bottom shelves to prevent accidents.

Learn essential kitchen safety tips to prevent burns, fires, falls, choking, cuts, and electric shocks. Get insights on treating minor burns and taking precautions to protect yourself from common kitchen accidents.

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