Six Types of Kitchen Accidents And Prevention

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Six Types of Kitchen AccidentsAnd Prevention
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Cuts

• Use sharp knives
• Cut food on a flat surface
• Do not put knives in water
• Store knives in a drawer divider or knife rack
• Broken glass sweep up large pieces, use a wet
  paper towel for small fragments

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Burns

• Use oven mitts or pot holders that are dry
• Keep handles facing to the inside of the stove
• Lift lids away from your face, to avoid steam
• Stand to the side of oven when opening
• Burn occurs run under cold water, apply ice and
  seek medical attention

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Falls

• Wipe up spills
• Avoid slippery throw rugs
• Use a step-stool to reach high places
• Close cabinet doors completely
• Store heavy pots and pans on low shelves
• Someone falls leave alone and seek medical
  attention

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Poison

• Keep cleaning supplies away from food and
  children
• Do not transfer cleaning supplies to unmarked
  containers
• Do not mix cleaning products together may cause
  poisonous fumes
• Keep medicine up high away from away medical
  supplies

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Fires

• Keep flammable items away from stove
• Do not leave food unattended while cooking
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that
  dangles
• If a fire occurs inside microwave, disconnect and
  keep door closed

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Electric Shock

• Do not plug in or operate electric items near
  water
• Unplug cords at the plug, do not pull on cord
• Electricity and water do not mix
• Do not over load plugs