KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY REMINDERS
- 1. Keep things that burn away from the cooking area & appliances in
your kitchen. Don't place towels, pot holders, pizza boxes, or paper
bags on the stove or near hot appliances.
- 2. Clean any grease build-up from the stove, oven & exhaust fan
regularly. Cooking grease & oil ignite easily & burn rapidly. Use a lid
or bigger pan to smother a small pan fire. Do not use water or flour on a
grease fire. It will make the fire bigger. Do not try to carry a burning
pan outside or to the sink. You could accidentally spread the fire. Keep a
lid, baking soda, or an ABC fire extinguisher handy in the kitchen.
- 3. Avoid reaching over the stove for anything while cooking. Store
frequently needed items in other areas of the kitchen. Don't store cookies
or other "treats" near the stove. It might tempt little children to climb
on the stove. Keep young children & pets away from cooking areas entirely.
- 4. Keep pot handles turned inward, out of the reach of children & pets.
Keep appliance cords up on counter tops too. Check those cords regularly
for frayed or broken spots. Replace damaged cords or appliances.
- 5. Dress for fire safety in the kitchen. Don't wear loosing fitting
clothing, like nightgowns & bathrobes while cooking.
- 6. Never leave cooking unattended. If you must leave the kitchen for some
reason, turn the heat off & take something with you to remind you that you
have something cooking.
- 7. Shield yourself from steam when uncovering food, especially microwave
servings. Steam can cause serious burns.
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