Hazards in the KITCHEN

Task 1: - How many dangers can you see in the picture below? Neatly mark in RED any danger spot you find (there are at least 14)! The first hazard has been marked as an example. 5

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Task 2: - Using the hazards identified in task 1 complete the table below. The first hazard has been given as an example.
No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Hazard Kettle with trailing cord The Iron Saucepan unattended Knife left out Water puddle Bee in the house Cupboard door open Matches left out Butter knife left out Flower pot near window Cat Soap and dangerous chemicals Saucepan handle Cake left in oven

Consequence A child could pull on the cord and drag the kettle of hot water down on themselves. A child could accidently pull it down accidently and burn themselves or an adult could think its off and touch it and burn themselves. The saucepan is left unattended which could be Do not leave a knife left out because if someone comes along and doesnt see it they can cut themselves. A child could easily climb up onto the table and grab it and injure themselves. A water puddle is dangerous because someone could slip and fall over. Having a bee in the house would be a big distraction and it could sting you. You should never leave the cupboard door open while in the kitchen because it may have a sharp corner and a child or an adult could bump themselves on it. The wind could blow the match off the table and could not only be accidently stepped on but a child could or pet could start eating it. Do not leave knives out just in case there are people who do not know how to use them properly (children). Having the flower pot near the window is dangerous because if the wind blows the window it could hit the pot plant and break it in the sink. Having a cat in the kitchen could lead to all different kinds of trouble like tripping over the cat, the cat pulling down things off the table and can be very distracting while in the kitchen. A child could come along and start picking up these bottles and drinking them because somebody left the cupboard door open. This could lead to poisoning or getting really sick. The saucepan handle over the edge of the stove could be easily pulled down by a child being burnt and covered with whatever was in it. Leaving the cake in the oven with no supervision could start burning and set off the fire alarm which would make a lot of noise disturbing neighbours when it could have been easily avoided if it was watched.

Task 3: - Using the Rules for the Food Technology Room below, create a poster, using Microsoft Word, that can be used in the classroom to remind people of how to be safe whilst cooking.

Rules for the Food Technology Room

Rules are designed to make-work easy and safe for both you and those around you The basic rules for practical lessons are
1. Bags and books MUST be left outside the room. 2. Put on your hairnet and apron before entering the room. 3. Wash your hands. 4. Work quietly and safely. 5. Clean up your work area when finished. 6. Put all rubbish in the bin. 7. Wash and dry all utensils thoroughly. 8. Wash down the tables and sink. 9. Dry the tables and sink using the paper towels. 10. 11. 12. Wipe over the tables and sink with sanitizer. Bins must be emptied at the end of each lesson. All equipment used MUST be THOROUGHLY washed, dried and returned to their correct position. 13. Ovens, stoves, microwaves and bays MUST be cleaned at the end of each practical lesson and switched OFF. 14. 15. 16. NO licking of food or utensils. Sinks are to be left CLEAN and DRY at the end of the lesson. Equipment must be used for its intended purpose e.g. 17. 18. 19. 20. Measuring cups - measuring food. Knife - cutting. Tongs - handling food.

DO NOT wash flour sifters. ALWAYS wear your hairnet when in the practical room. NEVER eat or drink in the practical room. Listen to the instructions before starting to work