Here are some tips you should know when it comes to safety 🙂

Fire:

-Do not, I repeat, do not ever pour water on a flame of a grease fire. Here’s what happens when you do:

(Imagine that but in your kitchen, that’s not something you would want to imagine)

 

-Always turn off elements of the stove or over after you are done with it. It could most likely cause a fire!

Here is a video of a guy explaining what happened to his neighbour:

(Don’t let you be responsible for burning down the house)

 

Burns/Scalds:

-Use a wooden spoon to stir contents in a pot instead of a metal spoon.

-Run a burn under cold/ cool water.

Chemicals:

-Don’t mix household cleaners together.

-Wear proper gear when cleaning with harsh chemicals.

Slips/Trips/Falls:

-Clean up spills immediately to prevent anyone falling or slipping.

-Always make sure your shoes are tied.

Cuts:

-Cut away from you when using a knife

-Never throw a knife into a sink of water to let it soak

-Pick up small pieces of broken glass with a damp paper towel

Heavy Lifting:

-Use your legs to lift

-Ask for help if something is too heavy

How to prevent food poisoning 

-Don’t eat foods that have mould on them

-Do not eat from a can that is bulging. (Throw it out!)

Waste Management 

-Put Recyclables in Recycling bin

-Remember that the paper towels go into the compost bin

Personal Hygiene:

-Tie your hair back

-Wash your hands before you start cooking and in between if you are working with things such as raw meat or eggs.

 

 

 

That’s it. Always remember, safety first!