Your kitchen is trying to kill you
Kitchen Safety . By: Madeline Stiers
Kitchen Accidents
People are most common to have accidents because they are careless. Accidents that mostly happen are: knife cuts, falling and back injuries, electrical shock and burns, fires, and poisoning. Keeping these from happening is keeping hair up, loose clothing and apron string from dangling. Paying attention is key importance when being safe.
Kitchen Emergencies
Preparing for emergencies is important in-case a accident happens. Having a first aid kit nearby can help when you have a cut but if it's a serious injury call for help. Always having an action plan for fires can help.
Kitchen Accidents
A lady in the kitchen didn't see the wet substance on the floor which causing her to fall and her hand out to grab support but hand is by hot grease.
Kitchen Emergencies
First aid kit hanging on the wall nearby in-case needed.
Heimlich Maneuver
A person's windpipe when suddenly strong pressure applied on the abdomen and you make a fist with putting your hand around the fist and push on the stomach.
Kitchen Fires
Using fire extinguisher and keeping one close by can help with small fires. Use baking soda or salt to put out grease fires. Turn off heat source to prevent heat. If fire seems out of control then call 911 and alert others in the building.
Poisoning
Most cleaning and pest control products are poisonous. Keeping chemicals away from the food is important for health and not mixing them together. When someone is poisoned call poison control center telling how much swallowed and when, also telling symptoms.