SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN


It is essential that all persons engaged in the preparation, cooking
and service of food are aware at all times of the need for certain
elementary precautions of safety, in order to automatically minimize
the risk of accident.

- Do not leave metal spoons in boiling liquids.

- Do not leave handles of cooking pans over the gas flame.

- Always carry a knife with its point toward the floor.

- Never attempt to catch a failing knife.

- Always cut or chop on board. Never keep it in the hand.

- When using a hand model can-opener; protect the other
hand with a cloth or kitchen jewel.

- Always clean up any spilled grease or fat from the floor
immediately.

- Never use a damp cloth for lifting or carrying hot utensils.

- Never wear sandals or open shoes in the kitchen.

- Pans containing hot fat which catch fire should be
extinguished by smothering with an asbestos fire blanket or
a thick damp sack. Never pour water on a fat or oil fire.

- Long hair styles should be 'put up' and covered with a clean
head cap or similar means of protection.

- For safety, as well as economy, all gas and electrical
appliances must be turned OFF when not in use.

- Make sure that the FIRST AID box is readily accessible and
that it contains sufficient waterproof dressings and burn
dressings.

- Never attempt to carry large heavy containers of hot food
single handed, Get assistance.

- Do not reach over naked burning gas appliances.

- Always ensure that gravity meat slices are adequately
guarded.

- Ensure that all drainage channel covers are properly fitted.

- Never put cleaning fluids into bottles originally used for food
or drink e.g. lemonade or milk bottles.


Prepared by: Ramli Md Yasan / 23-06-2010