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Ways to prevent burns and fires.

• Use dry pot holders when handling hot items.
• Do not leave pot holders or other flammable items near a hot burner.
• Turn handles of pans so they don’t stick out over the edge of the range or over other burners.
• Always lift the lids of saucepans like a shield so the steam will rise away from you and not burn you.
• Do not reach across hot burners or lit gas burners.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing and dangling jewelry.
• If you have a grease fire, immediately turn off the heat source. Put the lid on the pan. If this doesn’t work, smother the fire with salt, baking soda, or use a fire extinguisher.
• When you have finished cooking, make sure all oven and range buttons or dials are turned off.

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How to avoid falls, bumps and bruises.

• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Pick up toys and other objects from the middle of the floor or from any traffic area.
• Use a sturdy step stool or ladder to reach high places.
• Be sure all floor mats and rugs have nonskid backs.
• Keep pets out of the kitchen while you’re cooking.
• Wear shoes when working in the kitchen.
• Keep cabinet drawers and doors closed.

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How to prevent cuts.

• Cut lids completely off tin cans and dispose of properly.
• Always slice, chop, cut or dice foods on a cutting board.
• Wash sharp knives separately. Do not simply drop knives into the dishwater or let them soak in the soapy water.
• Always cut food with the blade of the knife down and slanting away from you.
• Never put your fingers near the moving parts of an electric mixer, food processor, blender or garbage disposal.
• Be careful when you discard broken glass. Do not pick up pieces with your bare hands. Sweep the larger pieces into a dustpan. Use a damp paper towel to pick up smaller pieces.

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How to prevent electric shock:

• Dry hands before handling electrical appliances.
• Repair or replace damaged or broken appliances.
• Don’t run electrical cords under rugs, the friction can damage the cord leading to an electrical fire.
• Do not touch someone who is being shocked.
• Do not overload electrical outlets
• Pull on the plug, not the cord when unplugging an appliance.
• Keep appliances away from water.

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How to prevent chemical poisoning:

• Do not mix cleaners or chemicals. Some mixtures cause toxic chemical reactions
• Leave chemicals in their original containers.
• Store household chemicals out of the reach of children and away from food.
• Read all label warnings and directions. Follow them exactly.

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