Kitchen Safety 1
What is the first thing you should do before touching anything in the kitchen?
wash your hands
Use these to put in or take food out of the oven.
(Dry) oven mitts
Other than salt or baking soda, what is another way to put out a grease fire?
Put a baking pan or lid on it
What are the steps for using a fire extinguisher?
P - pull pin
A - aim at base of fire
S - spray fire
S - sweeping motion
Where should you store knives when they are not being used?
In a knife block
Why is a partially opened can a hazard?
Don't use this on a grease fire ever.
water
What should you use to tighten loose screws on pots and pans?
Screwdriver.
What do you do when you spill wet or dry ingredients on the floor?
Clean it up immediately.
What is the official name for a "chef hat"?
Toque
What should you do with long hair before cooking?
Tie it back.
What direction should you turn pot handles when cooking?
Inward/towards the middle. (But not over other burners)
Where should cleaning chemicals be stored when not in use in the kitchen?
Under the sink.
This material can never go in a microwave.
metal
Which is more dangerous a sharp knife or a dull knife?
Dull knife
What is an example of footwear that is not safe for being in the kitchen?
flip flops, sandals, bare feet
Rugs in the kitchen should have what material for the backing?
Rubber, Non-skid material
What should you do if a knife falls while you are cutting something?
Let it come to rest before picking it up.
Hold the handle, blade pointing down
What do you do if there is a fire in a pan?
Put a lid on it to smother it, use fire extinguisher or fire blanket. You could use salt or baking soda.
What should you use to reach items that are out of reach?
A stool or step ladder
If you get a mild burn, you should run it under what temperature water?
cool/cold water.
Where should you never place dirty knives when waiting to be washed?
In a sink with suds.
If someone is choking, how can you help?
Using a wet oven mitt can cause what type of burn?
Steam burn