Cuts in the kitchen
By: Mikel R. & Grace
how to avoid cuts in the kitchen
- Keep knives sharp
- DO NOT catch falling knives
- DO NOT soak knives in a sink
- DO NOT pick up broken glass-sweep up with broom and dust pan
First aid for kitchen cuts
- Stop severe bleeding with the pressure of a thick cloth
- Get medical help or help from an adult
- minor cuts- wash with soap and water, blow dry and bandage
Consumer product safety commission estimates over 137,000 people receive hospital treatment for injuries from kitchen knives each year.
minor cuts
Wash small cuts with soap and water
gloves in the kitchen
If your clumsy wear gloves to prevent cutting yourself
deep cuts
Cover cuts with a bandage