Knife Safety
This type of knife is actually safer than a dull one because it requires less pressure when cutting.
What is a sharp knife?
Name the three main causes of burns in a kitchen.
What are hot metal, hot oil, and hot steam?
When lifting a heavy object, you should lift with these instead of your back.
What are your legs?
This is the first thing you should do when entering the kitchen.
What is wash your hands?
These are dangerous microorganisms that can cause foodborne illness when food is contaminated.
What are pathogens?
You should place this underneath your cutting board to prevent it from slipping.
What is a damp cloth?
You should always assume that a pot or pan that is being used is this.
What is hot to the touch?
For better control when lifting, keep the load this.
What is close to your body?
You should do this between each step of cooking to avoid cross contamination.
What is wash your hands?
After using a knife or cutting board on raw meat, you should thoroughly wash and sanitize it with this before using it on another ingredient.
What is soap?
This grip protects your fingers when holding the food you are cutting.
What is the claw grip?
When checking a hot pot, you should lift the lid in this direction.
What is away from your body?
If an object is too heavy to lift safely, you should do this.
What is ask for help?
Long hair should be handled this way before working in the kitchen.
What is tied up or pulled back?
This tool should always be used to check the internal temperature of meat.
What is a digital thermometer?
When using a knife, you should cut in this direction to prevent the knife from slipping into you.
What is away from your body?
Never use this to put out an oil or grease fire.
What is water?
When organizing shelves, heavy objects should go here.
What is the bottom?
These types of shoes should be worn in the kitchen to protect your feet.
What are close-toed shoes?
The temperature danger zone is between these two temperatures.
What is 4°C (40°F) and 60°C (140°F)?
In the claw grip, your fingers and thumb should be curled back so that these stick out and help protect your fingers.
What are your knuckles?
Name three safe things that can be used to put out an oil or grease fire.
What are a lid, wet cloth, or baking soda?
Heavy objects that are frequently in use should be organized at approximately this height.
What is waist level?
When carrying something sharp or hot, you should do this so others know you are coming.
What is announce your presence?
Food should never be left unrefrigerated on the counter for longer than this amount of time.
What is 2 hours?