Kitchen Safety Rules TEST

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It is ok wear bulky or flowing clothing while cooking.

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Wash your hands before you start to cook. Wash them frequently as you handle raw foods.

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When cooking on the range, turn pan handles to the back or side to prevent them from being knocked off the range.

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It is acceptable to use a wet towel when handling hot pots and pans.

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When lifting the lid from a pan, tip the lid away from you to allow the steam to escape.

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If you are called away, it’s ok to leave the kitchen when items are cooking on the stove.

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Use a wooden spoon to stir hot mixtures. A metal spoon will get too hot and may burn your hand.

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To take a hot dish out of the oven, pull out the oven rack instead of reaching into the oven to lift out the dish.

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Use a cutting board when chopping or slicing food. Cut toward yourself when you are paring food.

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Knives should be washed separately, never mixed in with other utensils in the sink. In the dishwasher, place the blade side down.

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When passing a knife to someone, pass it with the handle pointed out.

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Keep water handy in case you have a grease fire.

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Dry your hands before touching an electrical appliance.

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When unplugging an electrical appliance, pull on the plug. Never pull or yank the cord.

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When using an electric mixer, insert the beaters before putting the plug in the outlet.

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Do not plug too many electrical appliances into one wall outlet. It may overload and cause a fire.

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Stand on a sturdy stool to reach high items. Do not try to stretch or jump to reach something.

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Keep the cabinet doors and drawers open in case you need to get something else from them.

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If you spill something on the counter or floor, you can wait to wipe it up.

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If you break a glass, sweep up the pieces with a broom. Tiny slivers of glass can be wiped up with a damp folded paper towel. Wrap broken glass in paper before placing it in the trash bag.

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Wash your hands in hot soapy water immediately after handling raw meat or eggs.

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It is ok wear bulky or flowing clothing while cooking.

Wash your hands before you start to cook. Wash them frequently as you handle raw foods.

When cooking on the range, turn pan handles to the back or side to prevent them from being knocked off the range.

It is acceptable to use a wet towel when handling hot pots and pans.

When lifting the lid from a pan, tip the lid away from you to allow the steam to escape.

If you are called away, it’s ok to leave the kitchen when items are cooking on the stove.

Use a wooden spoon to stir hot mixtures. A metal spoon will get too hot and may burn your hand.

To take a hot dish out of the oven, pull out the oven rack instead of reaching into the oven to lift out the dish.

Use a cutting board when chopping or slicing food. Cut toward yourself when you are paring food.

Knives should be washed separately, never mixed in with other utensils in the sink. In the dishwasher, place the blade side down.

When passing a knife to someone, pass it with the handle pointed out.

Keep water handy in case you have a grease fire.

Dry your hands before touching an electrical appliance.

When unplugging an electrical appliance, pull on the plug. Never pull or yank the cord.

When using an electric mixer, insert the beaters before putting the plug in the outlet.

Do not plug too many electrical appliances into one wall outlet. It may overload and cause a fire.

Stand on a sturdy stool to reach high items. Do not try to stretch or jump to reach something.

Keep the cabinet doors and drawers open in case you need to get something else from them.

If you spill something on the counter or floor, you can wait to wipe it up.

If you break a glass, sweep up the pieces with a broom. Tiny slivers of glass can be wiped up with a damp folded paper towel. Wrap broken glass in paper before placing it in the trash bag.

Wash your hands in hot soapy water immediately after handling raw meat or eggs.

Never use any can that is bulging or leaking. This indicates the growth of bacteria.

It is ok wear bulky or flowing clothing while cooking.

Wash your hands before you start to cook. Wash them frequently as you handle raw foods.

When cooking on the range, turn pan handles to the back or side to prevent them from being knocked off the range.

It is acceptable to use a wet towel when handling hot pots and pans.

When lifting the lid from a pan, tip the lid away from you to allow the steam to escape.

If you are called away, it’s ok to leave the kitchen when items are cooking on the stove.

Use a wooden spoon to stir hot mixtures. A metal spoon will get too hot and may burn your hand.

To take a hot dish out of the oven, pull out the oven rack instead of reaching into the oven to lift out the dish.

Use a cutting board when chopping or slicing food. Cut toward yourself when you are paring food.

Knives should be washed separately, never mixed in with other utensils in the sink. In the dishwasher, place the blade side down.

When passing a knife to someone, pass it with the handle pointed out.

Keep water handy in case you have a grease fire.

Dry your hands before touching an electrical appliance.

When unplugging an electrical appliance, pull on the plug. Never pull or yank the cord.

When using an electric mixer, insert the beaters before putting the plug in the outlet.

Do not plug too many electrical appliances into one wall outlet. It may overload and cause a fire.

Stand on a sturdy stool to reach high items. Do not try to stretch or jump to reach something.

Keep the cabinet doors and drawers open in case you need to get something else from them.

If you spill something on the counter or floor, you can wait to wipe it up.

If you break a glass, sweep up the pieces with a broom. Tiny slivers of glass can be wiped up with a damp folded paper towel. Wrap broken glass in paper before placing it in the trash bag.

Wash your hands in hot soapy water immediately after handling raw meat or eggs.

Never use any can that is bulging or leaking. This indicates the growth of bacteria.