Fire safety
what should you do if you have a grease fire happening on your stove?
Smother the fire and turn the burner off
away from you
how should you handle a hot oven door when opening the oven?
when should you unplug different kitchen appliances like toasters in the kitchen?
when your not using them
when dealing with an oven fire what should you do first?
turn off the oven so the fire doesn't have any oxygen
what kind of clothing should you wear when your in the kitchen?
clothes with tightly fitted long sleeves or short sleeves
how should you deal with a dull knife cut?
put a clean cloth or towel over the cut
how should you carefully handle an air fryer while its still hot?
place it on a stable counter top away from any walls
should you use extension cords for heavy appliances like refrigerators and or microwaves?
No,extension cords can not handle heavy appliances like a fridge or microwave
what should you do if a microwave fire happens?
keep the door shut cause fresh air feeds the flames
what is the number one cause of home kitchen fires?
leaving cooking appliances unattended
what shouldn't you do If you drop a knife?
Try to catch it
where should you put hot pans or dishes straight out of the oven?
place them on a heat-resistant tabletop like or a turned off oven
what type of electric outlet is to be used with kitchen sinks?
should you use water on an electrical fire to put it out?
No,water conducts electricity
what does the PASS acronym stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull the pin,Aim at the base of the fire,squeeze the handle,and Sweep from side to side
how should you stabilize a cutting board so it doesn't slip?
place a damp kitchen towel or non-slip mat underneath the cutting board.
why should you avoid placing a hot glass dish on a wet or cold counter top?
Rapid temperature changes cause thermal shock.This can make the glass split or shatter
what type of fire extinguisher should you use on a electrical fire?
use a class c or class k fire extinguisher(never throw water on an electrical fire)
what is the correct way to clean up broken glass up from the kitchen floor?
what should you never pour onto a kitchen grease fire?
water,pouring water onto burning oil or grease can cause an explosive steam reaction
how should you hold onto food while cutting?
A claw grip
which way should pot and pan handles be facing while cooking?
turn handles inward or toward the back
how often should you test GFCI outlets?
Test them regularly by pressing the "Test" button
what should you do if an appliance is sparking and smoking?
Unplug it immediately