Kitchen Safety

It is okay to plug in appliances with wet hands as long as you are careful.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Water is a good conductor for electricity. NEVER have water around anything electrical.

It is a good thing to use a knife if you do not have a can opener.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Using a knife for anything other than cutting foods can damage the knife and you run the risk of cutting yourself.

To check if the burners on the stove are cooled off, you can quickly touch the burners with your fingers.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

To check if the stove is still hot, hover your hand over the top. If you feel warmth, then it is still hot.

Wipe up any spills immediately.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Wipe up any spills as son as they happen so that you or others do not slip and fall.

Use a cutting board when using a knife.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Always use a cutting board when using a knife. Do not cut on counters because they will damage the knife and counter. DO NOT CUT IN YOUR HAND.

Wash knives together with the flatware when doing dishes.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Wash knives separately from other dishes. Leave them to wash lat. NEVER put knives in a sink with other dishes. If someone reaches in, they might not see it and accidentally cut themselves.

Use a stool, step stool or ladder to reach something on a high shelf.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Never use a chair or stand on the counter.

Keep pan handles toward the edge of the stove top so they are easy to reach.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Turn handles away from the edge of the edge of the stove. If you accidentally bump into it, you could knock it off and injure yourself or others. Never turn handles over a hot burner.

It is okay to store household chemicals with food.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Chemicals should NEVER be stored with food. Chemicals can spill or give off harmful fumes.

Flip flops can be worn in the food prep area.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

No open-toed shoes are allowed in the food prep area.