Kitchen Fire Safety III

Before leaving the kitchen when the work is done:

• Unplug equipment.
• Check pilot lights, deep-fat pan fryers.
• Check for and clean up accumulated grease.
• Remove combustibles from near hot surfaces.
• No cigarette smoking in hazardous areas.

Kitchen Fire Safety II

Appliances:

• Electrical- Unplug portables when unattended. Keep cords away from hot surfaces, water, and near sinks. Report even the slightest shock received from an appliance ( except static), note the conditions of all cords: splices, missing grounding prongs, and use of extension cords for temporary use only.
• Hot Surfaces- Keep free from combustibles: Potholders, boxes, plastic utensils, etc. Turn off hotplates when not in use. Be alert to prevent personal burns. Pot handles should not extend out from oven tops.
• Microwave ovens- Know the dangers. No metal or plastic products; use only approved utensils and ware.

Kitchen Fire Safety I

Clothing and Hair:

• Wear appropriate clothing while around open-flame appliances or hot surfaces; loose-fitting long sleeved shirts or open jackets could come into contact with flames or hot surfaces.
• Keep long hair up and confined. Avoid use of flammable hair spray.