Burns: Kitchen Saftey

What are burns

100

 What is a burn

A burn is an injury to the skin due to a heat related incident

200

This is one of the most common sources of burns in kitchens.

- hot equipment 

- steam 

- hot liquids

- hot surfaces 

- open flames.

300

This percentage of burn injuries in Canada happen in the kitchen.

40%

Prevention

100

 True or False: You should always lift the lid towards you so you can see the food that is on the stove 

False

200

What should you use to protect your hands 

Oven mitts 

300

Pouring liquids in hot oil can cause what dangerous reaction.

Splashing

The effects of a burn

100

 which burn only effects the second layer of skin

Second degree burn

200

This burn can be treated by applying cool water to the effected area 

First degree burn

300

Which type of burn can result in little to no pain 

3rd degree burn