Cuts and Knife Safety
How should you hold a knife?
By the handle with the other hand flat on top.
What should you not put on grease fires and why?
Water because the fire will blow up
When using an electrical appliance, should your hands be wet or dry?
Your hands should be dry.
Why do we clean up spills right after we make them?
To prevent slips and falls.
When is it acceptable to mix with your hands?
When the recipe tells you.
what method should you use when using a knife to cut things?
Claw method.
What is the first thing you should do when you get burned?
Run the burn under cool water.
What should you do if there are electrical appliances and cords near water/any liquid
Move them away from the water/liquid to prevent electrical shock.
Why do we keep the floors free of clutter?
So nobody can fall and get hurt.
What do you use when washing dishes?
Hot and soapy water.
What should you do if you glass falls?
Alert the teacher immediately so she can clean it up. Students should not touch it.
Name three ways to prevent fires/burns.
Ex. (Answer may vary)
1. Tie hair back
2. Wear oven mitts
3. Turn pan handles inward
When you're done using an electrical appliance, what should you do?
Unplug the appliance.
What shoes should be worn in the kitchen?
Closed toe shoes that fit properly.
What are two things you should do before cooking?
Options:
Wash hands
Tie hair back
Clean countertops
What should you do if a knife is falling and why?
You should NOT try and catch it because you can severely hurt yourself.
Name the type of burns and what happens with each.
1st (like a sunburn)
2nd (usually blisters)
3rd (severe tissue damage)
What should you do if you've been shocked?
Notify an adult/call 911
Why is it important to turn of and put away all appliances after use?
Because it keeps things clean, neat, and it won't cause a fire if they are turned off.
What are the three steps you should follow when cleaning up dishes.
1. Wash them
2. Dry them
3. Put them away
What are the four steps for treating your cuts?
1. put under warm water/stop bleeding
2. apply antibacterial cream or spray
3. apply bandage with clean gauze or band-aid
4. go to the nurse for deeper spurting cuts.
What does PASS stand for and why is it important?
P: pull pin
A: aim at base of fire
S: spray fire while using a
S: sweeping motion
It tells you how to use a fire extinguisher.
What can you do to prevent a microwave accident?
Don't put aluminum/any metal in a microwave.
What do you do when you see someone on the ground?
Leave them so you don't further injure them and get a teacher.
What should you not touch when working?
Face
Skin
Hair