kitchen safety

keep a fire extinguisher near by (preferably near a door)

wear short sleeve of tight fitting clothes

keep a pot lip or pan near by to put over fire

separate your foods when grocery shopping

be sure to keep the foods in separate containers and or plastic bags

when you want to defrost meat and or fish make sure to put it in warm water and not leave it out on the counter

clean spills immediatly

use a matt to stand on to prevent slips and falls

use a stool to grab things instead of something unstable

wash hands before preparing food

make sure to use different utensils and plates when preparing raw and cooked food

check and see if the area is clean before preparing the food

sharp knives are safer than dull

always make sure to cut away from urself

If the knife falls let it drop

never use a knife to open anything

open lids like a sheil

turn the pot handle towards the middle of the stove

don't take your eyes off anything you're cooking

don't use extension cords or power cables for long periods of time

only use one plug at a time

keep area cleared (make sure there's nothing flammable around)