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