Knife Safety
What direction should you cut?
Away from your body
What colour chopping board is used for vegetables?
Green
What is cross contamination?
Germs spreading from one food to another
A student cuts towards their fingers. What is wrong?
They should cut away from their body
Why do we use different chopping boards?
To stop germs spreading
What grip should your fingers be in?
Claw grip
What colour chopping board is used for seafood?
Blue
Name one way cross contamination happens
Using the same board, knife, or not washing hands
A knife is left in the sink. What is the danger?
Someone could cut themselves
Which is more dangerous: raw chicken or bread?
Raw chicken
How should you carry a knife?
Pointing downwards
What colour chopping board is used for raw meat?
Red
Why is cross contamination dangerous?
It can make people sick
Chicken and salad are cut on the same board. What is this?
Cross contamination
How should your fingers be positioned when cutting?
In a claw grip
Where should you never leave a knife?
In the sink
What colour chopping board is used for dairy or bread?
White
What should you do after touching raw meat?
Wash your hands
A student is running with a knife. What is the issue?
It is very dangerous and unsafe
What could happen if knife safety is not followed?
Someone could get injured
Why is running with a knife dangerous?
You could seriously injure yourself or others
What colour chopping board is used for cooked meat?
Yellow
Name two ways to prevent cross contamination
Use separate boards and wash equipment/hands
Cooked meat is placed on a dirty board. What could happen?
Cross contamination
What is one rule that keeps both food safe and people safe?
Use correct boards and safe knife techniques