Which direction should the pot handles face on the stove during cooking?
They should be turned to the side or towards the back.
True or False? Using a cutting board for cutting food is a safe kitchen practice.
True! And it will protect your counters.
Safe or Unsafe? Leaving the cabinets or drawers open while cooking.
Unsafe! Watch your head!
When working in the kitchen, when should you wash your hands?
before cooking, after touching raw meat or eggs, after touching your hair or face, after using the bathroom.
How can we protect our hands while taking hot pots and pans out of the oven or microwave?
Use oven mitts or potholders.
Safe or Unsafe? Leaving things all over the kitchen floor.
Unsafe! Put things away so no one will trip over them.
True or False? It is safe to leave the kitchen wile you are cooking.
False! Food left unattended while cooking can start a fire.
True or False? Kitchen cleaners should be stored away from food.
True! Cleaning chemicals should never be stored near food.
Safe or Unsafe? Walking around the kitchen with sharp knives or utensils.
Unsafe! If you need to walk around, put the sharp thing down first!
Can steam burn our skin?
Yes! Steam from boiling liquids or microwaved food can cause burns.
Safe or Unsafe? Leaving paper or cloth on or near the stove.
Unsafe! Paper and cloth are flammable, meaning they can easily catch on fire!
Is it safe to leave long hair down while cooking?
No, long hair should be pulled back when cooking.
Safe or Unsafe? Grabbing the lid of a can you just opened by the edges.
Unsafe! The edges are very sharp and can cut you.
Name 3 knife safety rules,
Hold only by the handle, keep away from table or counter edge, do not walk around with it.
Is it safe to touch the stove or oven right after you turn it off?
No it will still be very hot!
What should you do immediately if you spill something on the kitchen floor?
Clean it up to avoid slips and falls.
True or False? It is not safe to put metal (foil, cans, utensils) in the microwave
True! Only use paper, glass or microwave-safe dishes.
How can you SAFELY reach items in a high cabinet?
Use a stepstool or ask for help.
Safe or Unsafe? Handling electrical appliances around water.
Unsafe! Electrical appliances should be unplugged when near water.
Is it a good idea to unplug small appliances when not using them?
Yes, especially if they are near water.
Should you turn off the stove or oven when finished cooking?
Yes, leaving them on is not safe.
True or False? When washing hands, you only need to wash your palms.
False! You should was every part of hands, fingers and wrists.
What should you do before starting any kitchen activity?
Wash your hands!
Name 3 sharp things to avoid in the kitchen.
Knife, cheese grater, blender blades, can lids, cutting edges of foil or plastic wrap, scissors.