Kitchen Safety: Precautions & First Aid
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Kitchen Safety:Precautions & First Aid
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There are 6 major areas of concern with respect to safety:Fires & BurnsElectric ShockFallsCutsChokingPoisoning
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Fires & BurnsCauses
Hot burners on the stovetop
OvenHot dishesScalding from steam &
boiling liquid
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PrecautionsUse pot holdersTurn pan handles
toward the center of the stove
Turn stove & oven off when done
Keep small children away from stove
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First AidCool as quickly as
possibleCover with a dry
bandageDon’t break blistersCall doctor if burn is
extreme
DO NOT USE OINTMENTS, SALVE, OR BUTTER
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Electric ShockCauses
Worn cords on appliances
Ungrounded outletsWater in contact
with appliances
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PrecautionsReplace worn cordsDisconnect small
appliance when not in use
Disconnect appliance if it falls in the water
Use outlet covers!
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First AidDisconnect the
power source FIRST!!!
Remove the injured person from the power source
Administer CPRCall 911Treat burns
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FallsCauses
Clutter & spills on the floor
Climbing on chairs & counter tops
Loose clothing (i.e. shoe laces)
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PrecautionsKeep floors clearWipe up spills
immediatelyUse a step stool to
reach high placesWear fitted clothing,
take off loose jewelry
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First AidSigns of concussion:
headache, confusion, nausea, loss of consciousness, changes in vision & hearing.
Call the DoctorSigns of fracture:
deformity, point tenderness, bruising, swelling, inability to move hand or foot.
Call the Doctor
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CutsCauses
KnivesBroken glassSharp cooking
utensils
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PrecautionsKeep knives sharp,Wash separately, &
store appropriatelyPick up broken
glass with a paper towel
Pay attention when reaching in drawers
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First AidWash gently &
thoroughlyApply antiseptic
ointmentWrap with a
bandage or guaze
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ChokingCauses
Not chewing food thoroughly
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PrecautionsChew food
thoroughlyCut into very small
pieces for small children
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First AidIf they can make a
noise leave them alone
If NO AIR EXCHANGE
o Do the obstructed airway maneuver
o Call 911
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PoisoningCauses
Cleaning agents & kitchen chemicals
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PrecautionsKeep out of the
reach of childrenUse safety locks on
cabinet drawersDon’t mix kitchen
chemicals
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First AidCall poison control
and tell them what the substance was that was inhaled or ingested.
Follow their instructions