How to prevent accidents in the kitchen

Never leave the stove unattended
While boiling, grilling, broiling, or frying food
and you decide to leave, make sure you turn of the stove.

Keep children and pets away from stove

Keep flammable objects away from the stove
so nothing will explode or catch on fire

Use oven mitts to carry hot handles and pans

Keep a fire extinguisher close by in case of a fire

After using the stove, clean up immediately
so nothing will catch on fire

Wear short-sleeved clothing, jewelry away or take it off, and put a hair net or keep hair back in a bun so nothing catch on fire

While frying, use a pan lid to make sure no oil splashes on to you

Have a cutting board with you and make sure it is secure (doesn't slip)

Keep fingers away from the blade

Don't let the knife cut towards yourself

Focus on what you are doing and be alert at all times

Don't wave the knife in the air

If the knife falls down, don't catch it mid-air,
let it fall to the ground and pick it up by the handle

Always sharpen your knife because a dull knife can cut you

Keep knives out of children's hands and away from pets

Store knives in a safe far away place

Don't use the knife for opening cans or other objects
(there are other tools meant for that job)

Be aware of our surrounding

Keep the kitchen clean and tidy

Place objects correctly
(ex. keep goods inside cabinets such liquids or other hazardous materials so they won't stand in the way)

Don't keep the water running

Clean spills immediately before accidents are caused

Carry boiling water or oil carefully.
If you can't do it alone, ask someone to help you carry it with you.

Keep electrical things away from liquids or a spill

Wash your hands before prepping the food

Clean surfaces

Use different utensils, plates, and chopping boards for raw and cooked food

Wash the utensils after done using

Don't wash raw meat because bacteria can splash around everywhere

Store foods sperate
(ex: Raw meat and cooked meat shouldn't be placed together)

Don't place chemicals near food

Keep meat out of vegetables