Kitchen accidents are one of the most disastrous domestic mishaps, hence the need to take absolute safety precautions within the space. There are several incidents that could lead to accidents in the kitchens such as spilling oil or water on the floor, sharp knives mishandle, exposure to open flame from the oven or stovetop, having the cooking gas dispensing cylinder in the kitchen, electrical appliances, and bacteria.
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Kitchen Safety Rules
• Keep cooking gas cylinder outside your interior space.
• Always put on footwear – Walking barefooted in the kitchen can be detrimental should there be water or oil spill on the floor.
• Wear safe clothing – there’s absolutely no point wearing complicated clothing with dangling or dropping fabrics here and there that could catch fire or pull harmful utensils unknowingly.
• Avoid burns – Ensure absolute presence of mind in the kitchen to avoid burning food or getting your hands or any part of the body burnt.
• Keep under age children away from the kitchen or at least away from the stove.
• Ensure to have a fire alarm – Majority of fires start in the kitchen and you’re most likely to have a fatal fire outbreak in your home if you don’t own a smoke alarm.
• Sanitise your kitchen – clean your kitchen with antibacterial cleaner as often as possible, in order to prevent bacteria and germs from spreading.
• Ensure your oven is regularly cleaned after use.
• Don’t forget to wash your hands.
• Have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it.
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