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The kitchen can be a fun and safe place to work as long as everyone is careful and follows the same rules. If not, the kitchen can be a very dangerous place with sharp knives, hot ovens, boiling water and hot oil. Always check with an adult before cooking, talking about what you can do by yourself and when you need an adult's help. |
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Always walk in the kitchen and work slowly and carefully. |
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Wear shoes that cover your whole foot. Wear clothes that cover
most of you. Long, baggy clothes, however, can catch on fire. |
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Wear an apron. |
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Keep your hair out of the way, tied back or in a hat. |
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Use equipment only if you know exactly how to use it and you have permission from an adult. |
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Always use pot holders, towels or oven mitts when using the oven or handling something hot, making sure the pot holders, etc. are not wet (which will bring the heat right to your skin). |
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If a fire starts, smother it with a pan lid or by pouring baking soda
on it. Using water on an oil fire will only make it worse. |
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Keep pan handles turned away from the edge of the stove or table. Only fill pans half to three-quarters full so you can safely move them. |
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Always pick up a knife by its handle and never try to catch a falling knife. |
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Cut away from your hands and body and away from anyone near
you, paying close attention to what you are doing and always using a cutting board. |
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Put dirty knives on the counter or drain board, never in a sink full
of water. |
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When measuring, put the cup on something flat and stoop down to see if it is level, tapping the cup bottom on the flat surface to settle the ingredients. |
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Now Test Your Knowledge of Safety in the Kitchen!! |
