Hazards in a Professional Kitchen

What should you do if spills happen on the floor?

• Leave them for later cleaning

• Clean them up immediately

• Cover them with a rug

• Notify someone else to clean them

What type of footwear is recommended to prevent slips?

• High-heeled shoes

• Slip-resistant footwear with good traction

• Loose-fitting sandals

• Barefoot

What should be avoided in the kitchen to prevent trips?

• Keeping the floor wet

• Using slip-resistant mats

• Having loose rugs or mats

• Cleaning up spills

What should you know the location of and how to use for fire safety?

• First aid kits

• Emergency exits

• Fire extinguishers

• Smoke alarms

What should you never leave unattended to ensure fire safety?

• Electrical appliances

• Pets

• Cooking

• Personal belongings

What should you use when handling hot dishes to prevent burns?

• Wet towels

• Dry oven mitts or potholders

• Bare hands

• Plastic gloves

What is the correct way to open lids to avoid steam burns?

• Open lids towards you

• Open lids quickly

• Open lids away from you

• Leave lids closed

What should you be careful with to prevent burns while cooking?

• Cold water

• Hot oil or grease

• Refrigerated items

• Non-stick pans

What is one of the precautions to take to prevent electrical overloads?

• Use multiple high-power appliances at the same time.

• Don't overload outlets.

• Connect as many devices as possible to one outlet.

• Ignore the capacity ratings of outlets.

What is the recommended practice when using a cutting board to avoid cuts and lacerations?

• Use an unstable cutting board

• Cut towards yourself

• Use a stable cutting board and cut away from yourself

• Use the board on a slanted surface