Chapter 23: Preventing Kitchen Accidents

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Chapter 23 Preventing Kitchen Accidents
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1. What are six basic safety guidelines for
working in the kitchen?

• Focus on what youre doing.
• Dress for safety.
• Use tools and equipment safely.
• Close drawers and doors completely.
• Store large, heavy, and bulky items on low
  shelves.
• Control clutter.

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2. What safety precautions can be taken to
prevent falls in the kitchen?

• Tie shoelaces.
• Dont wear extra-long skirts or pants.
• Keep floor clear of clutter.
• Wipe up spills.
• Spray oil over sink, not over the floor.
• Secure slippery rugs.
• Repair damaged flooring.
• Use sturdy stepstools.

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3. How does keeping a knife sharpened make it a
safer tool?

• It takes more force to use a dull knife, making
  it likely to slip.

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4. How should knives be stored?

• In a divided drawer, knife block, or knife rack.

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5. What precautions should be taken when washing
sharp utensils?

• Dont soak sharp items in a sink hidden by suds.
  
• Wipe knife blades with blade pointed away.
• Air-dry other cutting blades.
• Dont randomly grab for utensils.

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6. Why does prevention of fire and burns start
with cleanliness?

• Grease and bits of food that build up in burners,
  ovens, range hoods, and toasters can catch fire.

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7. How should you handle these cooktop situations

• Lifting a lid Lift the far edge first so the
  steam rises away from you.
• Use of fabric and paper items Keep away from
  burners to prevent fire.
• Plastic utensils Those used on the cooktop
  should be heatproof.
• Aerosol cans Store away from heat.

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8. What can you do to avoid burns when working
with a hot oven?

• Arrange oven racks before you turn on the oven.
• Stand to one side when opening oven door.
• Use a potholder or oven mitt.
• Clean up spills that might burn.

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9. When igniting a pilot light, do you light the
match first or turn on the gas? Why?

• Light the match first then turn on the burner
  and light it. If you turn on the burner first,
  gas will accumulate and could explode when you
  strike the match.

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10. What should you do if you see flames in an
electric skillet or pan on the cooktop?

• Turn off the heat.
• Smother the fire with a lid or another pan, or
  with salt or baking soda.

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11. What are polarized plugs, and how do they
enhance safety?

• Plugs made with one blade wider than the other.
• Their use reduces the risk of shock.

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12. What rules should be followed regarding water
and electric appliances?

• Dont use with wet hands or when standing in
  water.
• Dont run cord around the sink.
• If appliance falls or gets wet, unplug it before
  touching.
• Unplug before cleaning.

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13. Name some poisonous chemicals that are often
found in homes.

• Oven cleaners, lighter fluid, drain cleaners,
  pesticides, and different types of polish.

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14. What guidelines should be followed when
grilling?

• Have a clean grill because baked-0on food and
  grease can cause flames to flare up when you
  light the charcoal.
• Place the grill on a level, paved surface where
  it will not tip over, away from buildings,
  shrubs, trash containers or anything that could
  catch fire.

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• Never use a charcoal grill or hibachi inside the
  home or garage because there could be a build-up
  of carbon monoxide.
• If you use charcoal starter fluid, apply enough
  before striking the match. Adding more could
  trigger an explosion.
• Use fireproof gloves and heavy-duty grilling
  tools with long handles.

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15. How does a stove guard help childproof a
kitchen?

• It blocks heating units.

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• 16. A five-year-old child stands on a chair at
  the counter, helping her parent prepare food.
  The child uses a small steak knife to make bread
  cubes while the parent step away to stir
  something on the range. Evaluate this situation
  for safety.

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• The situation is unsafe because a chair isnt
  sturdy.
• The child is too young to handle a sharp knife.
• The parent isnt paying close enough attention.

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17. Why should people who arent parents also be
aware of child safety guidelines?

• Awareness by all helps keep children safe.

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18. What is the Heimlich maneuver?

• A procedure for dislodging an object from the
  throat of a person who is choking.

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19. When might you need to perform
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation?

• When someones breathing and heartbeat have
  stopped.

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20. Why should foods like grapes be cut into
little pieces for children?

• They can choke on pieces of food that are too
  large.