Stove Safety
Oven Safety
Cutting Safety
Food Storage Safety
Utensils/Equipment safety
100
Ashley wants to peak into the pot of boiling potatoes on the stove, what might happen? What should she do?
She may get burned by the steam She should lift the lid so that it is between her face and the boiling pot to shield herself from the rising steam.
100
Ken doesn't know where the potholders are, so he is going to use the kitchen towel to take his brownies out of the oven. What could happen and what should he do instead?
He could touch the towel to the element in the oven and start a fire. He should instead ask for assistance in finding the potholder or pull the rack out so it is over the oven door and take our his brownies.
100
Kelly is peeling potatoes, how should she use the vegetable peeler to prevent cutting herself?
Hold the potato and scrape the peeler across the skin away from her arm.
100
Brianna found macaroni salad in your refrigerator, she was going to taste it to see if it was still good. What should she do?
Ask how long it has been in the refrigerator or smell it for freshness.
100
Josh is helping make pancakes. The handle on your electric frying pan is loose so he has a knife and is going to tighten the screw. What could happen and what should he do?
The knife could slip and he could cut himself. He should use a screwdriver to properly tighten the screw when he is not using the pan.
200
Brian heated up his plate of leftovers in the microwave. He is reaching into the microwave to take the plate out, what might happen? What should he do?
He may get burned by the steam and should use a hot pad to prevent burning himself.
200
John is about to up his cherry pie into the oven, but he notices it is a bit full. What should he do?
John should place a cookie sheet or aluminum foil under his pie to catch the drips and prevent a fire.
200
Jerry is cutting an apple for a snack. He is holding it in his hand and cutting it in half. What should he do?
He should use a cutting board or and apple slicer to prevent cutting his hand.
200
Lilly is washing the grapes for a snack in a bowl of water. What might happen and what should she do?
She might become sick from chemicals on the fruit. She should wash them under running water to allow the contaminates to go down the drain.
200
Jackie is going to help you wash dishes, she has filled the sink with water and now has grabbed the radio and is going to plug it in on the counter next to the sink. What could happen and what should she do?
She could be electrocuted. She should set up the radio away from the sink prior to preparing to wash dishes.
300
Lisa is frying bacon in a skillet on the stove, but is not watching it. What could happen and what could she do instead?
The grease could start a fire and she could use an electric skillet or cover her skillet to prevent grease from popping out.
300
Jerry had started a grease fire in is oven. How should he put it out?
Turn off the oven and leave the door shut, the fire will go out due to lack of oxygen.
300
Jack and Jill are preparing vegetables for a salad. Jack is finished chopping the carrots and put his knife in the sink full of water to be washed. What could happen and what should he do instead?
Someone could reach into the sink and cut themselves. He should wash the knife himself and put it away or lay it along side the sink and announce that their is a knife to be washed.
300
Jo is washing dishes in cold water. What could happen and what should he do?
The dishes will not get clean and he may become sick from bacteria. He should use hot soapy water to wash and rinse his dishes well.
300
Mike dropped a glass and broke it on your kitchen floor. How does he need to clean this up?
First he needs to use a broom and dustpan to sweep up the pieces and then he needs to mop the floor to pick up any small shards.
400
Jill is boiling macaroni on the stove and the handle is hanging over the front of the stove. What might happen and what should she do?
She could accidentally catch the handle and knock the pan off the stove possibly pouring boiling water on herself. She should make sure to turn the handle so it is over the stove top.
400
Sally has been baking a cake in her oven and the timer has gone off, what should she do?
Open the oven and allow the heat to clear out before leaning over to remove her cake to check to make sure its done.
400
Julie has to go to the kitchen to get a knife to use for dinner. How should she carry the knife back to the dining room?
She should firmly grasp the knife carrying it with the blade down.
400
Ian forgot to put his leftover pizza in the refrigerator last night. He was going to eat it for breakfast this morning, what should he do?
He should throw it away, any food left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours runs the risk of having bacteria growing on it that could make him sick.
400
Mark is helping make scrambled eggs and toast, but the toast is stuck in the toaster, so he gets out a table knife to get it out. What could happen and what should he do?
He could electrocute himself. He should unplug the toaster and turn it upside down or then use a knife to get the toast out.
500
Jane has started a grease fire on the top of her stove, how should she put it out?
Turn off the stove and smother the fire with salt or flour. NEVER put water on a grease fire.
500
Sam has accidentally cut himself slicing french bread for dinner. What should he do?
If you or someone cuts themselves while using a knife, run the wound under cold water. When the bleeding stops, dry it with a paper towel or cloth and cover it with a bandage or band aid. If the cut is really deep, apply pressure to it and hold it up (over your head if possible). If the bleeding still does not stop, get medical attention or call 9-1-1.
500
Dee made speghetti last Monday night for supper, she is going to heat it up this Monday night for a quick supper. What could happen and what should she do?
Place food into shallow containers and immediately put in the refrigerator or freezer for rapid cooling. Use cooked leftovers within 4 days. Discard any leftovers that are more than 4 days old.
500
Walter grabbed the cord of the blender and was going to pull it to unplug it from the wall. What could happen and what should he do?
He could damage the cord and be electrocuted. He should take ahold of the plug and properly pull it out of the socket.