TLE Laboratory Safety Guidelines

What to Do:
 Get permission to use the kitchen.
 Never run, rush around or throw anything in the kitchen.
 Work quietly; avoid unnecessary chat so that the instructions can be heard.
 All accidents and breakages must be reported at once.
 A high level of personal hygiene is expected; wash hands before starting, always wear an
apron, have hair tied back and roll up sleeves.
 Do not move around the kitchen with hot objects e.g., frying pans, boiling water.
 Keep saucepan handles away from the edges of cookers and work surfaces.
 Use oven gloves to remove hot dishes from the oven.
 Make sure all appliances are turned off after use.     
 Sharp knives are dangerous be careful using them.    
 Never touch plugs or electrical equipment with wet hands.     
 Keep units tidy at all times, all used cutlery should be placed on a plate and all waste put
in the correct bin.
 Never dip fingers into food, never lick fingers during cooking. Use a clean spoon each
time you taste.     
 Never sit in kitchen work surfaces.
 Each unit must be left clean, cookers cleaned and sinks empty and washed.
 Wash and dry all dishes, cutlery, etc., after use and return them to their correct unit.
 Immediately report any injuries, even minor ones to your teacher.
 All items you intend to borrow should be documented.
 Push chairs in under the table after cooking.

What to Know:
 Perform an activity when a teacher is round
 Work only on assigned on what to do

What to Wear:
 Wear a PPE suit (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times to protect yourself.
 Wear protective clothing such as an apron, mask, and hairnet
 Which performing the activity, always tie your hair back. When handling chemicals or
hot objects, always wear gloves.
 Always wear closed shoes.