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Kitchen Safety:Precautions & First Aid
There are 6 major areas of concern with respect to safety:Fires & BurnsElectric ShockFallsCutsChokingPoisoning
Fires & BurnsCauses
Hot burners on the stovetop
OvenHot dishesScalding from steam &
boiling liquid
PrecautionsUse pot holdersTurn pan handles
toward the center of the stove
Turn stove & oven off when done
Keep small children away from stove
First AidCool as quickly as
possibleCover with a dry
bandageDon’t break blistersCall doctor if burn is
extreme
DO NOT USE OINTMENTS, SALVE, OR BUTTER
Electric ShockCauses
Worn cords on appliances
Ungrounded outletsWater in contact
with appliances
PrecautionsReplace worn cordsDisconnect small
appliance when not in use
Disconnect appliance if it falls in the water
Use outlet covers!
First AidDisconnect the
power source FIRST!!!
Remove the injured person from the power source
Administer CPRCall 911Treat burns
FallsCauses
Clutter & spills on the floor
Climbing on chairs & counter tops
Loose clothing (i.e. shoe laces)
PrecautionsKeep floors clearWipe up spills
immediatelyUse a step stool to
reach high placesWear fitted clothing,
take off loose jewelry
First AidSigns of concussion:
headache, confusion, nausea, loss of consciousness, changes in vision & hearing.
Call the DoctorSigns of fracture:
deformity, point tenderness, bruising, swelling, inability to move hand or foot.
Call the Doctor
CutsCauses
KnivesBroken glassSharp cooking
utensils
PrecautionsKeep knives sharp,Wash separately, &
store appropriatelyPick up broken
glass with a paper towel
Pay attention when reaching in drawers
First AidWash gently &
thoroughlyApply antiseptic
ointmentWrap with a
bandage or guaze
ChokingCauses
Not chewing food thoroughly
PrecautionsChew food
thoroughlyCut into very small
pieces for small children
First AidIf they can make a
noise leave them alone
If NO AIR EXCHANGE
o Do the obstructed airway maneuver
o Call 911
PoisoningCauses
Cleaning agents & kitchen chemicals
PrecautionsKeep out of the
reach of childrenUse safety locks on
cabinet drawersDon’t mix kitchen
chemicals
First AidCall poison control
and tell them what the substance was that was inhaled or ingested.
Follow their instructions