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Safety Tips for cooking with kids |
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Always wash your hands before you begin, tie back long hair
and cover clothing with an apron or an old shirt. |
Install a fire extinguisher and fire blanket in the kitchen and familiarise yourself with their operation. |
Have children stand at the level of activity, use a stool if necessary so they are not reaching up where they cannot see. |
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Supervise children closely if the recipe requires the use
of sharp knives, electrical appliances or the stove/oven. |
Always turn pot handles in toward the back of the stovetop. This way no one can bump into them and knock the pot over. |
Keep paper towels, dish towels and pot holders away from the stove top so they don't catch on fire. |
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If anyone gets burned or scalded, immediately hold the burned area under cool running water for 30 minutes and seek medical attention. Dial 000 in an emergency.
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Water does not put out fat fires - never throw water on burning oil. Putting water on this type of fire can cause the fire to spread more rapidly and also produce horrific burn injuries. |
Access to the microwave should only be allowed with adult supervision, food heated in the microwave may not appear as hot as it actually is. |
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Don't put knives or other sharp objects into a sink full of water. Someone could reach in and get hurt. |
Wipe up any spills on the floor at once with paper towel to avoid slipping on the patch. |
Use cooking utensils that will not break like plastic measuring cups, jugs and bowls. |
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See also: Kidsafe NSW for info on the prevention of accidental injuries to children. http://www.kidsafensw.org/ NSW Fire Brigade for info on smoke alarms and general fire safety. http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/ St Johns Ambulance for First Aid Kits and Training Information. http://www.stjohn.org.au |
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