NUTRITION
KITCHEN SAFETY
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Question
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Do not leave flammable items near a stove
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Do not wear excessively long or baggy sleeves
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Keep stoves and exhaust fans free from grease build up
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Leaving the skillet or pot on low
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Detailed explanation-1: -Top Tips for Fire Safety Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries. Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
Detailed explanation-2: -A fire needs three elements-heat, oxygen and fuel. Without heat, oxygen and fuel a fire will not start or spread. A key strategy to prevent fire is to remove one or more of heat, oxygen or fuel. The risk assessment should include detail on all three elements to minimise the risk of a fire starting/ spreading.
Detailed explanation-3: -Never leave your stove unattended while cooking. Keep your cooking area free of combustible materials. Create a kid-free zone. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Keep cooking equipment clean. Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves. More items
Detailed explanation-4: -Stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on the deep fryer or frying pan. Slowly heat the oil to your desired temperature. Turn off the burner if you suspect the grease is getting too hot. Place the food in the grease carefully to prevent hot grease splatter.