Transcript Six Types of Kitchen Accidents And Prevention

Kitchen Accidents
And Prevention
THE FIRST THING TO DO IN ANY
ACCIDENT IS TO STAY CALM!!!!
Cuts
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Use sharp knives
Cut food on a flat surface
Do not put knives in water
Store knives in drawer divider or knife
rack
• Broken glass – sweep up large pieces, use
a wet paper towel for small fragments
• Cut occurs – apply pressure and seek
medical attention
Burns
• Use oven mitts or pot holders that are dry
• Keep handles facing to the inside of the
stove
• Lift lids away from your face, to avoid
steam
• Stand to the side of oven when opening
• Burn occur – run under cold water, apply
ice and seek medical attention
Falls
• Wipe up spills
• Avoid slippery throw rugs
• Use a step-stool to reach high places
• Close cabinet doors completely
• Store heavy pots and pans on low shelves
Someone falls – leave alone and seek
medical attention
Poison
• Keep cleaning supplies away from food and
children
• do not transfer cleaning supplies to unmarked
containers
• Do not mix cleaning products together – may
cause poisonous fumes
• Keep medicine up high away from children
• In case of poison – call 911 or your local poison
control center
Fires
• Keep flammable items away from stove
• Do not leave food unattended while cooking
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that
dangles
• If a fire occurs inside microwave, disconnect
and keep door closed
• Grease fire – cut off oxygen, use baking soda or
salt. Do not use water
• Paper fire – use water
Electric Shock
• Do not plug in or operate electric items near
water
• Unplug cords at the plug, do not pull on cord
• Polarized plugs (3 prong plug)
• Do not over load plugs
• Electric shock – DO NOT touch the person
directly. Cut current and/or use a non-conductive
item to remove the person from the current
Choking
• Use the Heimlich Maneuver
• Prevent by eating slower and smaller
bites
Special Needs for Accident
Prevention
• Children
• Never leave young children alone
• Use safety latches
• Set up a child size table
• Aging Adults and People with Disabilities
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Relabel items in larger letters/magnifying glass
Store frequently used equipments in easy-to-reach places
Use nonbreakable dishes and glassware
Provide tongs or grippers to grab items
Provide a stool or chair so the person can sit while working
7.2 Questions
1. Name three ways to prevent falls.
2. Give three suggestions that might
improve kitchen safety for an older
person with special needs.
3. Name 2 things you should do in case an
accident does occur in the kitchen