Vocabulary
Kitchen Safety Basics
Preventing Fires & Burns
Electricity and Chemicals
Protecting Family Members
100

Name a vocabulary word that means "to carefully examine."

inspect

100
Give 2 examples of how you can "dress for safety" when cooking.

Wear short or snug sleeves, tie back hair, put apron strings to your back.

100

These kitchen appliances are sources of heat and flame.  Name 4.

Stove top, oven, microwave, and toaster.

100

These two things can cause burns, shocks, and other injuries in the kitchen.

Electrical appliances and household chemicals.

100

These devices can save family members in the case of smoke or fire situations.  (list 2)

Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.

200

This is an oderless highly poisonous gas.

Carbon Monoxide

200

List 4 kitchen hazards that can cause accidents.

Slippery surfaces, sharp edges, electrical appliances, heat and flames, and household chemicals.

200

Always use these to protect yourself when handling cooking pots and pans.

Oven mitts or pot holders.

200

What can cause overloaded circuits and why is that a danger?

Too many cords in an electrical outlet and it can start a fire.

200

Tell 3 safety precautions to protect children in the kitchen.

Never leave them alone, use safety latches on cabinets, teach them to stay away from heat surfaces, set up child friendly work areas, never let them use knives, and model safe kitchen habits.

300

This method is used to dislodge an object from the throat of a person when choking.

Heimlich Maneuver

300

When cutting, cooking, or using appliances, you should always to do this _____________________.

Focus on what you are doing.

300

What is the problem with using a cracked glass dish when cooking?

It can break apart and become a sharp hazard or it can leak and become a fire hazard.  

300

You should never put your fingers or a kitchen tool inside this_______________.

A plugged in appliance.

300

Name 4 steps you can take to help family members with physical challenges.

Have good lighting, use unbreakable dishes/cookware, use heatproof utensils, store tools and foods in easy to reach places, enlarge labels or provide a magnifying glass, have rubber jar openers, etc.

400

If you are at greater risk of harm, you are considered________.

vulnerable

400

Tell 4 preventative measures you can do to prevent falls in the kitchen.

Remove hazards that can cause slips and trips, wear snug shoes and no untied shoe laces, wear clothing that will not be a tripping hazard, keep floor clear of clutter, wipe-up spills immediately, fix damages floors, spray pans over sink, and secure rugs.

400

Always keep pot handles in this position while cooking.

Away from the edge of the stove and pointed toward the back or center of the stove.

400

Why should you never use electrical appliances near water?

Water conducts electricity and you could be shocked or harmed more seriously.

400

The most important thing you can do in an accident situation is to _______________.

Stay calm.

500

This technique is used t revive a person whose breathing and heartbeat have stopped.

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

500

Give 2 examples of how to safely handle knives.

Store them so the handle can be picked up easily, use the right knife for the the job, use a cutting board when cutting, do not wash knives with other dishes, and dry knives with blades pointing away from you.

500

List 5 items that are flammable and could cause a fire hazard.

Curtains, kitchen linens, paper goods, aerosol cans, pot holders, plastic utensils.

500

These household chemicals can harm eyes, lungs, and skin.  (Name 4)

Cleaners, lighter fluid, drain cleaner, pesticides, toxic mixtures.

500

These 3 items should be in every kitchen to be prepared for any accident that may occur.

Emergency phone numbers placed where they can be easily found, have a well stocked first aid kit, and have a working fire extinguisher.