Hazards in the KITCHEN

Task 1: - How many dangers can you see in the picture below? Neatly mark in RED any danger spot you find (there are at least 14)! The first hazard has been marked as an example.

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5 13 1

11 9 2

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Task 2: - Using the hazards identified in task 1 complete the table below. The first hazard has been given as an example.
No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Hazard Kettle with trailing cord Iron left on Sharp Knife Puddle Stove Jug A Bee Window with Vase Open Fridge Open Cupboard Cat Matches Oven left unattended

Consequence A child could pull on the cord and drag the kettle of hot water down on themselves. A person can easily brush upon the Iron accidently and burn themselves A sharp knife has been left on table with the handle sticking out, an infant can easily pull on that or someone could bump it causing injuries Someone can slip and injure themselves The handles are sticking out which can cause in someone hitting them by accident causing them to spill and burn the person. Also, the stove is left unattended. This Jug is on its side after falling over and can roll. Even though there is a handle, it could still fall over the edge and break into pieces Any person can be allergic to bee stings and also the bee can fly into the food contaminating it. The vase is on the edge of falling and breaking because of its placement. With the way the window opens in towards the room. If the vase is there all the time, then a sudden gush of wind causing the vase to fall. The fridge has been left open causing any ingredients that need to be kept cold getting warm. This cupboard contains cleaning products which a child can easily grab and spill. Any animal on 4 legs is dangerous as a person can trip o Anyone of all ages can be tempted to play with matches If the meal is ready and the person does not have a timer, the meal could burn or catch on fire

Task 3: - Using the Rules for the Food Technology Room below, create a poster, using Microsoft Word, that can be used in the classroom to remind people of how to be safe whilst cooking.

Rules for the Food Technology Room

Rules are designed to make-work easy and safe for both you and those around you The basic rules for practical lessons are
1. Bags and books MUST be left outside the room. 2. Put on your hairnet and apron before entering the room. 3. Wash your hands. 4. Work quietly and safely. 5. Clean up your work area when finished. 6. Put all rubbish in the bin. 7. Wash and dry all utensils thoroughly. 8. Wash down the tables and sink. 9. Dry the tables and sink using the paper towels. 10. 11. 12. Wipe over the tables and sink with sanitizer. Bins must be emptied at the end of each lesson. All equipment used MUST be THOROUGHLY washed, dried and returned to their correct position. 13. Ovens, stoves, microwaves and bays MUST be cleaned at the end of each practical lesson and switched OFF. 14. 15. 16. NO licking of food or utensils. Sinks are to be left CLEAN and DRY at the end of the lesson. Equipment must be used for its intended purpose e.g. 17. 18. 19. 20. Measuring cups - measuring food. Knife - cutting. Tongs - handling food.

DO NOT wash flour sifters. ALWAYS wear your hairnet when in the practical room. NEVER eat or drink in the practical room. Listen to the instructions before starting to work

Rules in The Kitchen

1. Books and Bags Must be lef outside 2. Put your hairnet on before entry 3. Wash Your Hands 4. Work Quietly and Safely 5. Clean work area when finished 6. Put all rubbish in the bin 7. Wash and dry all utensils thoroughly 8. Wash down Tables and Sink

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Dry tables and sink using paper towels Wipe over tables and sink with sanitizer Bins must be emptied at the end of lessons Utensils must be thoroughly washed,dried and returned to original spot

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Ovens,stoves,microwaves and bays must be cleaned and switched off after a lesson

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No licking food off of utensils

Sinks must be cleaned and dried at the end of each lesson

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Use the correct utensil for the correct use 17. DO NOT wash flour sifters

18. 19.

ALWAYS wear your hairnet in the kitchen No eating or drinking in the kitchen at any time

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Listen to instructions before starting to work