Knife Safety
This is the safest way to carry a knife.
What is holding it point-down at your side?
These should always be used when handling hot pans.
What are oven mitts or pot holders?
You should wash your hands before doing this.
What is cooking or handling food?
Hands should be washed for at least this many seconds.
What is 20 seconds?
You should unplug appliances before doing this.
What is cleaning them?
You should always cut food on this, never directly on the bench.
What is a chopping board?
You should turn pot handles this direction to prevent spills.
What is inward, toward the stove?
Raw meat should be stored on this shelf in the refrigerator.
What is the bottom shelf?
You should clean this immediately after handling raw meat.
What are chopping boards, knives, and benches?
These kitchen appliances should never be used with wet hands.
What is any electrical appliance?
This part of your hand should curl inward when holding food to avoid cuts.
What are your fingertips (the “claw grip”)?
This is the first thing to do if a grease fire starts.
What is turn off the heat?
This temperature range is called the “danger zone” for food bacteria.
What is 5°C–60°C?
This item should be changed daily in the kitchen.
What is a dish towel or sponge?
You should never stick this into a toaster.
What is metal (like a fork or knife)?
True or False: A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife.
What is false?
Water should never be used on this type of fire.
What is a grease fire?
You should never eat food that has been left out longer than this.
What is 2 hours
Long hair should be worn this way while cooking.
What is tied back?
Frayed cords mean you should do this immediately.
What is stop using the appliance?
If a knife falls, you should do this instead of trying to catch it.
What is step back and let it fall?
This kitchen tool can smother a small fire safely.
What is a fire extinguisher or a lid?
This tool checks if food is cooked to a safe temperature.
What is a food thermometer?
This habit helps prevent cross-contamination.
What is using separate choppining boards for raw and cooked foods?
This safety feature shuts off appliances if they overheat.
What is an automatic shut-off?