Vocabulary
Name a vocabulary word that means "to carefully examine."
inspect
Wear short or snug sleeves, tie back hair, put apron strings to your back.
These kitchen appliances are sources of heat and flame. Name 4.
Stove top, oven, microwave, and toaster.
These two things can cause burns, shocks, and other injuries in the kitchen.
Electrical appliances and household chemicals.
These devices can save family members in the case of smoke or fire situations. (list 2)
Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
This is an oderless highly poisonous gas.
Carbon Monoxide
List 4 kitchen hazards that can cause accidents.
Slippery surfaces, sharp edges, electrical appliances, heat and flames, and household chemicals.
Always use these to protect yourself when handling cooking pots and pans.
Oven mitts or pot holders.
What can cause overloaded circuits and why is that a danger?
Too many cords in an electrical outlet and it can start a fire.
Tell 3 safety precautions to protect children in the kitchen.
Never leave them alone, use safety latches on cabinets, teach them to stay away from heat surfaces, set up child friendly work areas, never let them use knives, and model safe kitchen habits.
This method is used to dislodge an object from the throat of a person when choking.
Heimlich Maneuver
When cutting, cooking, or using appliances, you should always to do this _____________________.
Focus on what you are doing.
What is the problem with using a cracked glass dish when cooking?
It can break apart and become a sharp hazard or it can leak and become a fire hazard.
You should never put your fingers or a kitchen tool inside this_______________.
A plugged in appliance.
Name 4 steps you can take to help family members with physical challenges.
Have good lighting, use unbreakable dishes/cookware, use heatproof utensils, store tools and foods in easy to reach places, enlarge labels or provide a magnifying glass, have rubber jar openers, etc.
If you are at greater risk of harm, you are considered________.
vulnerable
Tell 4 preventative measures you can do to prevent falls in the kitchen.
Remove hazards that can cause slips and trips, wear snug shoes and no untied shoe laces, wear clothing that will not be a tripping hazard, keep floor clear of clutter, wipe-up spills immediately, fix damages floors, spray pans over sink, and secure rugs.
Always keep pot handles in this position while cooking.
Away from the edge of the stove and pointed toward the back or center of the stove.
Why should you never use electrical appliances near water?
Water conducts electricity and you could be shocked or harmed more seriously.
The most important thing you can do in an accident situation is to _______________.
Stay calm.
This technique is used t revive a person whose breathing and heartbeat have stopped.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Give 2 examples of how to safely handle knives.
Store them so the handle can be picked up easily, use the right knife for the the job, use a cutting board when cutting, do not wash knives with other dishes, and dry knives with blades pointing away from you.
List 5 items that are flammable and could cause a fire hazard.
Curtains, kitchen linens, paper goods, aerosol cans, pot holders, plastic utensils.
These household chemicals can harm eyes, lungs, and skin. (Name 4)
Cleaners, lighter fluid, drain cleaner, pesticides, toxic mixtures.
These 3 items should be in every kitchen to be prepared for any accident that may occur.
Emergency phone numbers placed where they can be easily found, have a well stocked first aid kit, and have a working fire extinguisher.