Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Two most dangerous characteristics of a kitchen ..... ?....

They are: Knives and Other Sharp Edges, and Fires
and Other Hot Things.
Cooking is fun, but kitchen safety is very important. 
Think about it: Knives! Fire! Bacteria!
Observing basic rules of kitchen safety is most important.
What's more important than kitchen safety?
Don't leave sharp knives loose in a drawer.
Do not  toss a dirty knife  in the dishwater. 
But wash the knives separately.
Avoid, never  put knives or other sharp objects
into a full sink. 
Fire hazards and most of the kitchen fires are from
the oil,as the oil gets hotter and hotter, smokes a bit,
and then bursts into flame, so be careful.
Watch the electrical cord.  Don't use appliances near
the sink or other water.
Cooking is the number one cause of home fires. 
Families spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Always stay in the kitchen while cooking on the gas
stove, especially when frying food.
Tip .. if a doorbell or phone starts to ring, then switch off,
only then leave the kitchen.
Never leave cooking unattended. 
Always turn pot handles toward the back of the range
to prevent small children from reaching and pulling 
down a hot pan.
Make sure all the electric appliances & burners are
turned off before you leave the kitchen. 
Keep electrical appliances away from water to avoid
electrical shock.  Make sure all wires, cords and plugs 
on your appliances are not frayed and that the plugs 
have 3-prong grounded connections.
This would include coffee makers, toasters, blenders, microwaves, mixers, etc.
Never touch anything electrical with wet hands.
Don’t use extension cords  Keep things you use a lot
where you can reach them easily.
Avoid reaching over the stove for anything while cooking.
Do not engage in any other activities like attending phone 
calls, watching TV while cooking.
Always store salt and baking powder, as they are natural
fire extinguishers.
Throw lots of baking soda or salt on it.
Never use flour, which can explode or make the fire worse.
It is important to carefully supervise your child in the
kitchen as he or she begins to walk and become curious.
Cleaning your kitchen while you cook, wash and put away
the  knives that you use, clean utensils when you’re done
with them,  wipe down counters and return food to the refrigerator.

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