To Prevent Fires: Store oils away from the stove, Wear short or close-fitting sleeves while cooking, Tie back long hair when cooking, Keep towels, pot holders, paper towels, and other flammable materials away from the stove and oven, Clean up grease build-up from the stove, oven and the exhaust fan regularly, Avoid leaving the kitchen while cooking, Have a smoke detector near the kitchen, To Prevent Electrocution: Unplug any electrical appliance, like a toaster, before removing food or objects that have become stuck in the appliance., Unplug electrical appliances from the outlet by grasping the plug, not the cord., Keep cords away from heat sources or from hanging over the edge of the counter., Dry hands completely before operating electrical appliances., Keep electrical appliances away from water., To Prevent Foodborne Illness: Always wash your hands with warm soapy water before you handle food., Keep all kitchen surfaces clean., Wash raw fruits and vegetables thoroughly under cold running water., Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or in the microwave oven., Wash cutting boards after cutting raw meat, poultry, or seafood., Thoroughly wash all utensils you use to prepare foods to avoid cross-contamination, Cook hamburgers, poultry, fish and eggs thoroughly to kill any harmful bacteria., Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within two hours of serving., To Prevent Falls: Clean up spills immediately with paper towels. , Keep cupboard doors and drawers closed or shut when they are not in use. , Use a ladder/stool to retrieve high or hard-to-reach objects. , To Prevent Burns: Turn the handles of cookware inward on a range., Open lids, like a shield, away from your body to avoid steam burns., Pull out the oven rack first when removing hot cookware from the oven., Use thick, dry potholders when handling hot pans., Use potholders to remove hot cookware from the microwave., To Prevent Cuts: Use a sharp knife it is safer than a dull knife. , Cut food away from your body., If the knife falls, jump back and let it drop. , Never use a knife to open cans or pry lids., Wash and store knives and other sharp objects separately from other utensils., When cleaning up broken glass, sweep into a dustpan immediately, Wipe the area with several layers of damp paper towel & carefully dispose.,

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