Category: Heat & Fire Safety
This small appliance should always be unplugged when not in use to prevent accidental fires.
What is a toaster?
You should always cut in this direction—not toward your body.
What is away from yourself?
You should keep electrical appliances away from this kitchen area to avoid shock.
What is the sink/water?
You must wash these for 20 seconds before cooking.
What are your hands?
To avoid slipping, clean these up right away.
What are spills?
You should always turn pot and pan handles this direction to avoid bumping into them.
What is toward the side of the stove?
This kitchen tool, when kept sharp, actually makes cutting safer.
What is the knife itself?
Pulling the cord can damage it; instead, unplug an appliance by grabbing this.
What is the plug?
Raw meat should be kept separate from these foods to prevent cross-contamination.
What are fruits and vegetables?
You should never run or do this type of behavior in the kitchen.
What is roughhousing or horseplay?
This item should never be used to put out a grease fire.
What is water?
This is the safest way to pass a knife to someone.
What is placing it on the counter and letting them pick it up?
These cords should never run under rugs or towels because they can overheat.
What are extension cords or appliance cords?
Leftovers should be refrigerated within this amount of time.
What is two hours?
Wear these on your feet to protect against falling knives or hot spills.
What are closed-toed shoes?
If your clothes catch fire, do this three-step action.
What is stop, drop, and roll?
You should clean knives this way instead of dropping them in a sink of soapy water.
What is washing them separately and immediately?
Before plugging in an appliance, make sure your hands are in this condition.
What is dry?
Use one of these colored boards to keep raw meat separate from other foods.
What is a separate cutting board (like red for meat)?
This type of clothing should be avoided because it can catch on fire or get caught.
What is loose clothing?
These should be kept at least 3 feet away from the stove to avoid catching fire.
What are flammable items such as towels, paper, or curtains?
When walking with a knife, point it this direction.
What is down and by your side?
You should immediately stop using an appliance with this type of cord condition.
What is a frayed or damaged cord?
Food should be cooked to the proper internal temperature using this tool.
What is a food thermometer?
Keep this kitchen area well-lit and organized to prevent accidents.
What is the workspace/countertop?