Kitchen Safety

  • Careless Cooking is the number one cause of residential fires. Never leave cooking unattended.
  • Keep children a safe distance from hot liquids.
  • Always use potholders.
  • Hot grease causes severe burns- avoid using deep fat fryers around children.
  • Clean the exhaust hood and duct over the stove regularly and wipe up the spilled grease as soon as the surface of the stove is cool.
  • It's wise to have a fire extinguisher near the kitchen. Keep it 10 feet away from the stove on the exit side of the kitchen.
  • Never pour water on a grease fire, turn off the stove and cover the pan with a lid, or close the oven door.
  • Keep pot handles on the stove pointing to the back, and always watch young children in the kitchen.
  • Don't store items on the stovetop, as they could catch fire.
  • Keep kitchen appliances clean and in good condition.
  • Follow instructions carefully when using microwave ovens.
  • Be sure your stove is not located under a window where curtains are hanging.
  • Wear short sleeves when cooking.
  • If your clothing should catch fire, immediately stop, drop, and roll to smother flames.
  • Scalds and burn injuries are on the increase. The highest risks are the very young and the elderly.