KITCHEN SAFETY

sharp knife is the safest

if a knife falls let it drop

wash and store knives seperately

damp paper towel to remove glass chips

use an acrylic cutting board and cut away from body

don't use a knife to pry cans open

sweep broken glass into dustpan immediately

broken glass goes in paper bag then trash

turn handles of cookware inward on a range

open pot lids like a shield

heating elements remain hot for a long
time after being turned off

microwaves shouldn't be on when empty

use thick, dry potholders when holding pans

pull the oven rack first when removing hot
cookware from oven

follow manufacturers instructions

open lids away from you to avoid steam burns

store oils away from stove

keep flammable materials away from oven

clean up grease build up regularly

PUT A LID ON IT!

wear short sleeves while cooking

tie back long hair while cooking

have a smoke detector near kitchen

always have fire extinguisher

cook no more than 74

birds cook through til 82

clean hands

cook foods thoroughly to
destroy harmful bacteria

burgers done at 71

seperate foods to avoid cross contamination

keep foods out of the danger zone

some bacteria is safe
like yeast in bread

unplug anything like toasters that
can get food stuck in them

keep cords away from heat

keep appliances away from water

unplug appliances by grasping
the plug not ripping the cord

dry your hands completely

clean spills

keep drawers closed

keep cupboards closed

use a ladder/stool

don't go for things out of reach

keep cleaners in their original containers

read all product labels

store dangerous products out of reach of kids

don't mix cleaning products together

follow manufacturers directions

use a safety gate

remove small magnets

put a cover on garbage switch

move chemicals out of reach

store knives out of reach