Kitchen SafetyTeen Living 8.02

What’s wrong with this kitchen?

What about this kitchen?

Kitchen Safety

I. Main Causes of Accidents in the KitchenA. Falls

B. Fires

C. Burns

D. Chemicals

E. Electrical Shock

F. Choking

G. Cuts

Falls - Prevention

• Use a solid chair or stool for cleaning and climbing

• Wipe up all spills immediately

• Store large equipment on

lower shelves

Falls - First aid

• Check for injuries

• Immobilize (do not move) if there is back, neck, or head injury

• Call for help for serious injury or if person is unconscious.

Fires - Prevention

• Keep burners on stove adjusted properly.

– Handles turned inward

• Keep towels off of range.

• Turn burners off and remove all pans from stove before leaving work area.

(Fire Continued)

• Allow time for gas to escape before lighting gas oven.

• Do not wear bulky clothing around stove.

• Keep appliances unplugged when not

• in use.

• Keep long hair tied back.

Fires – What to do!

Extinguish grease fires with

baking soda or fire extinguisher

- NEVER water!1. Turn off burner

2. Cover with lid or baking soda or use a fire extinguisher.

3. Once out, remove from stove using pot holders

Burns- Prevention

• Use pot holders, never towels or aprons, to remove hot dishes from the oven.

• Keep pan handles turned inward on range.

• Keep handles secured tightly.

• Tip lid away from face when lifting off pan.

Burns- First Aid

For minor burns:

• Rinse in cool, running water (or immerse in cool water or apply cold compress) for about 5 minutes

• No ice (can cause frostbite)

• Never apply butter or oils- they hold in the heat

Burns: First Aid

For major burns:• Don't remove burned clothing. • Don't immerse large severe burns in cold

water. • Elevate the burned body part or parts.

Raise above heart level when possible. • Cover the area of the burn. Use a cool,

moist, sterile bandage, clean, moist cloth, or moist towels.

Chemical Poisoning - Prevention

• Do not store cleaning chemicals with food products.

• Lock poisons away from children.

Chemical Poisoning - First aid

• Look for first aid directions on the chemical’s package

• Don’t induce vomiting unless directed to

• Flush eyes and skin with water (for most chemicals)

• Call poison control (1-800-222-1222) if you cannot find first aid info

Electrical Shock - Prevention• Disconnect electric source by grasping the

plug, NOT pulling/yanking onthe cord.

• Keep small appliances away from water.• Keep appliance cords away from the general

sink area (water). • Check and replace worn cords

Electrical Shock - First Aid

• Do not touch the victim- you will get shocked too!

• Disconnect power source.• Call for help if person is unconscious.

• Begin rescue breathing if

the person is not breathing

(if you know how)

Cuts - Prevention• Keep knives sharp…why?• Carry knives point down• Never place sharp knives in dishwater with

other dishes• Clean knives with blade away from hand• Always use a cutting board• Sweep up broken glass immediately,

and use wet paper towels to wipe up slivers in a large radius around the break.

Place in a sharps container.

Thinking about knife storage?

Why not use your head?!?!

Maybe you want to go

magnetic…

Maybe a drawer for your knives will suit

your needs.

Whatever you decide, do it with safety in mind!

Cuts First Aid

• If someone is cut, apply direct pressure until bleeding stops.

• Wash with soap, water, and apply a bandage.

• For severe cuts/bleeding, apply pressure and tie a tourniquet above the wound if on arms or legs

• Call for help.

Choking - Prevention

• Don’t laugh or talk while eating or drinking

• Do not give small food items to children, such as circular foods like hot dogs, carrots, hard candy, etc.

• Chew foods thoroughly before swallowing.

• Enjoy your food – don’t eat in a hurry!

Choking – First Aid

Signs:• Coughing or wheezing • Difficulty breathing • Grasping at the throat • Bluish color around mouthWhat to do:• If they can talk or cough, encourage them to

continue coughing up the food• If they can’t cough or breathe at all, begin the

Heimlich maneuver (a.k.a. abdominal thrust)

Abdominal Thrust1. Stand behind the victim. Wrap your

arms around the victim’s abdomen (or chest, if the victim is heavyset or pregnant).

2. Make a fist and place it between the victim’s sternum and navel, with the thumb side facing the victim.

3. With your other hand, grasp the hand that’s formed into a fist. Thrust your hands quickly inward and upward to expel the object.

**If you are alone, you can perform the maneuver on yourself, or use the back of a chair.