Grease Fires Do

Use salt or baking sodaCover the flames with a lid (but not a glass

lid)Use a fire extinguisher

Don’tPour water on the flames…

EVER!!!!

Fire ExtinguisherHow does this thing work???

3 steps to correctly use a fire extinguisherPull the pinAim at the base of the flameSqueeze the handle

The dangers of household cleaners Aerosol cans Mixing chemicals/cleaners

Violent reactionsProduction of toxins/deadly fumesMay become ineffective

Storing cleaners

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Clean up spills after you have finished preparing a meal.

A sharp knife is safer than a dull one.

When slicing foods, slice them on a cutting board or

cutting mat.

Pan handles should be turned outwards from the stove top range so they are easy to grab when you are cooking.

Direct steam away from your body when

lifting up a lid.

Use cold water to put out a grease fire.

Putting butter on a minor burn is the best treatment.

When peeling or cutting foods like

vegetables, cut away from the body.

Whenever possible, use a metal spoon for stirring foods being cooked on the range

top.

A wet potholder works as well as a dry

one.

Keep drawers and cupboards open

during cooking for easy access.

Rinse dishes with cold water.

Set hot pots and pans on the counter top to

cool.

When using an electric mixer, turn it

on only when it’s down in the food you

are mixing.

If you cut yourself, apply pressure with a cloth and elevate the

cut immediately.

The first thing you should do in the case of an emergency is

call 9-1-1.