Kitchen safety is essential due to the risks likely to occur risk for
- Ensure that you unplug cooking appliances when not in use. Electric chords should be kept away from water or other liquids.
- Electric switches should be fixed by an electrician when they are damaged.
- Do not let pan or cooking pot handles stick out. Its easy for you to spill the food contents unknowingly,
- Use safety items when preparing foods, i.e. when lifting hot items, use
- Broken dishes should be disposed off. These include even the chipped or cracked glass items.
- Clean up any spillage or dropped foods immediately. Pick up any objects from the floor to avoid falling.
- When using hot oil, you should handle with care i.e. do not leave
- Store cleaning solutions away from foods to avoid food contamination.