Safety Basics
These are repeated actions that help keep you safe in the kitchen
What are habits?
What handwashing removes from your hands
What are germs, dirt, and oils?
The surface you should always cut on
What is a cutting board?
What should always be used when handling hot pans
What are oven mitts?
You touched raw chicken and need to cut fruit next
What is wash hands and clean tools first?
Why staying focused matters while cooking
What is it helps prevent accidents before they happen?
The difference between cleaning and sanitizing
What is cleaning removes dirt, sanitizing kills germs?
Why you should unplug appliances before cleaning them
What is to prevent shock or injury?
Why pot handles should face inward
What is to prevent bumps and spills?
You see a spill on the floor
What is clean it immediately?
One reason loose clothing is unsafe in the kitchen
What is it can catch on tools or touch hot surfaces?
Why raw meat must be kept separate
What is to prevent cross contamination?
Why dull knives can be dangerous
What is they require more force and can slip?
What is a warning sign before a grease fire starts
What is smoke?
Someone puts metal in the microwave
What is stop them and remove it safely?
Why confidence is important when cooking safely
What is it comes from knowing and following safety steps?
Why a surface can still be unsafe after cleaning
What is germs can still be present without sanitizing?
What makes blenders and food processors risky
What is fast-moving sharp blades?
Why water should not be used on grease fires
What is it spreads the fire?
A toaster starts smoking
What is turn it off and address safely (do not reach inside)?
Explain how one unsafe action can affect others
What is it can cause injury or spread germs to others?
Explain how cross contamination can happen without foods touching
What is through hands, tools, or surfaces?
Explain why damaged cords are dangerous
What is they can cause shocks or fires?
Explain how to safely respond to a small grease fire
What is turn off heat and cover with a lid?
You see someone trying to carry a burning pan
What is stop them and use safer methods (like covering or getting help)?