Kitchen Safety

   Fire Safety In The Kitchen          

·          Never leave cooking unattended. Oil or fat can ignite.

·          Always turn oven and burners off when you are finished cooking.

·          Always unplug electrical appliances when not in use.

·          Keep children a safe distance from cooking areas.

·          Cooking requires you to be rested and alert.

·          Avoid cooking when under the influence of alcohol or medications

·          Avoid loose sleeves that may contact burners and catch fire.

·          Avoid storing items on or above your stove

·          Prevent burns and stovetop fires by turning pot handles toward the back of the stove while cooking.

·          Whenever possible use rear burners. Pot handles that stick out can easily be grabbed or bumped by a small child.

·          Keep appliance surfaces free of spills and grease that may catch fire.

·          Keep curtains, dish towels, plastic containers, and potholders away from hot surfaces.

·          Operate Microwaves Safely

·          Always use potholders or oven mitts to remove foods from microwaves.

·          Remove lids carefully to avoid steam burns.

·          Do not use paper towels in the microwave

·          Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many kitchen appliances.

·          Carefully examine electrical cords and discard any that are frayed, cracked or damaged.

·          Purchase and install working smoke alarms. Specialized alarms are available for the kitchen.

·          Test smoke alarms monthly, and for battery operated smoke alarms, replace batteries at least once a year.

If You Have A Kitchen Fire...

·          To extinguish a grease fire, use a potholder or oven mitt and slide a lid or cookie sheet over the flames, then turn the source of heat off.

·          If the flames do not go out, immediately leave your home and call the Fire Department.

·          If a fire starts in your oven, close the oven door and turn the source of heat off.

·          For a microwave fire, keep the door closed and turn the microwave off.

    Remember: if the flames do not go out, immediately leave your home and call the Fire     Department.

 Stop, Drop and Roll

 If your clothes catch on fire: 

 STOP where you are. 

  DROP to the ground, cover your face with your hands.

   ROLL over and over to smother the flames.

 i  NEVER RUN if your clothes catch fire.   

·          Immediately cool a burn by placing it under cool water for 10-15 minutes. Cool water reduces skin damage and minimizes the pain.

·          NEVER use butter, lotions, ice, or ointments. This only seals the heat in.

·          Don't break blisters. This could cause infection.

·          Apply a clean, dry dressing to a first-degree burn after cooling. Second and third-degree burns require immediate medical attention.