Kitchen Safety

Important Rules to Know and Follow

 Microwave Safety
Equipment *Never use metal in the microwave.
Safety This includes foil and silverware.
*Use only microwave safe
containers in microwaves.
*Be careful using plastic wrap in the
microwave, it can emit toxic chemicals.
*Don’t cover things completely in the microwave,
they can gather pressure and explode.
 Stove-Top Safety
Equipment *NEVER leave burners unattended!
Safety Turn them off when you are done.

*Do not put an empty pan on a hot

element.
*Keep papers and flammable items
away from the top of the stove.
*Remember to always open pot lids away from you
so that the steam will escape away from your hand.
 Oven Safety
Equipment *Always check to make sure the
Safety oven is empty before turning it on.
*Use two hot pads/oven mitts to
remove anything from the oven.
*Stand to the side to let oven
heat/steam escape before opening it.
*ALWAYS turn OFF the oven when you are done
with it!
 KitchenAid Stand
Mixer Safety
Equipment *Never turn on the mixer in an
Safety unlocked position.
*Keep fingers, utensils, and all
other items out of mixer/beater.
*Always begin on the slowest speed
and gradually increase it.
*Add dry ingredients gradually so that they don’t fly
all over the kitchen.
 Knife Safety
Equipment *NEVER play with knives!
Safety *Knives should be used on cutting
boards only. Never on countertops!

*Keep fingers clear of the blade at all

times.
*Remember how to prepare to cut, use a sharp knife,
a flat food edge, and the “bear claw”.
 Pots and Pans
Safety
Equipment *Metal heats up quickly! Don’t
Safety touch any hot metal surface.
*Don’t set hot pots or pans on
countertops or tabletops.
*Be careful of metal handles without
coatings, they get hot too!
*Keep handles turned inward so they don’t get
knocked off the stovetop.
 Flour and Sugar
Safety
Food *Keep stored in an airtight
Safety container when possible.
*Do not contaminate, always use a
clean utensil.
*Do not leave flour or sugar out in the
open, bugs can get into it.
*Avoid moisture, it will spoil your flour and sugar,
causing it to clump up.
 Meat Safety
Food *Never cross-contaminate! Keep
Safety raw meat away from everything.
*Cut on a meat-only cutting board,
keep it specific.
*Store meat on the bottom shelf, so
that it won’t leak onto other foods.
*Use a thermometer to ensure meat is fully cooked,
never eat undercooked meat.
 Grease Fires
Fire Safety *NEVER use water on a grease fire,
it will cause the fire to spread.
*Suffocate the fire with a lid or
large amount of baking soda.
*Never move a pot/pan that is on fire,
it can cause it to spread.
*As soon as safely possible, turn off the burner.
 Dry Cooking Fires
Fire Safety *Most common, liquid is boiled out
and food scorches.

*Produces smoke and a foul smell.

*Extinguish by suffocating with a lid

and then turn off burner.
 Oven Fires
Fire Safety *Usually not too serious.

*Oven is enclosed and will usually

suffocate and extinguish the fire.
*Turn oven temperature off
completely.
*Be careful to avoid fires whenever you can.
 Foodborne Illness
Safety *Always wash your hands
Rules thoroughly, twice is best!
*Always use a clean utensil when
tasting food.
*Do not cook if you aren’t feeling well
or are sick.
*Keep all cuts covered with a clean bandage, do not
contaminate the food or get anything in the cut.
 Foodborne Illness
Safety *Cook food, especially meat,
Rules thoroughly every time.
*Keep foods out of the danger zone
(40-140 degrees Fahrenheit).
*Always sanitize all surfaces
thoroughly before using them.
*Check dates before using. One way to monitor food
quality is through sight and smell.
 Burns
Safety *Immediately run room
Rules temperature water over burn.
*Apply a burn spray to the affected
area unless directed otherwise.
*If burn is severe, contact doctor or
911 immediately.
 Electrical Shock
Safety *Keep electrical cords away from
Rules the sink and all water.
*Make sure victim is not connected
to source of shock before helping.
*If still connected use a non-
conductive medium to move them.
*Call 911 and begin performing CPR.
 Choking
Safety *Perform Heimlich Maneuver to
Rules remove item from throat.
*Performing the Heimlich
Maneuver can cause serious harm.
*Consult a doctor immediately after
receiving the Heimlich Maneuver.
*Call 911 immediately if unable to regain breathing
or if Heimlich Maneuver fails to work.