Enjoy the free Classified Ads! 24HourForums.com Home Thank you for supporting us. Click to enter Posts Of The Day.
Recent Posts Search by username
Search Contact Us Login Register
When logged in, click this to open up the Jumper for easier navigation. Click for details on our forum system in the Forum Center.
Click to be shown the (Top 10 and Management) forums listed in the top section of the site. Click to be shown the (Supported) forums listed in the middle section of the site. Click to be shown the (UnSupported) forums listed in the bottom section of the site. Click to learn about, or pay for, forum Sponsorships. Click for the Official Forum Voting Poll. VOTE! Click for info on owning a forum here at 24.

24HourForums.com > Supported Forums > Marie's Food Processor > food tips > Some Great Kitchen Safety Tips

Share this topic...
Digg!  - Digg   Slashdot  - SlashDot    - del.icio.us    - Reddit    - StumbleUpon   - Facebook

 Moderated by: Marie5656

New Topic
Reply
Print
AuthorPost
Marie5656
Forum-Blogger©
Original500© Member

Just hanging out
Joined: 01-10-2007
Location: Rochester, New York USA
Posts: 4865
MyResume: 
MyJob: Personal assistant to a lady with a disability
MyForum: Marie's Food Processor
MyLove: Rick, my hubby, and Trixie my chinchilla
MyWish: World peace.
MyFile: 
MyIntro: 
MySex: no
Status:  Offline
MyPOTD: 
Return to topBottom of page
 Posted: 11-06-2007 01:01 am

Quote
Reply
PM
Alert
voters: 0      
Found this set of tips for safety in the kitchen.  They are separated into categories, so I am going to post each category separate, to make it easier for you to follow.

Here is the first:


 



Food Poisoning, Spoilage and Temperature Control




Keep foods either hot or cold. The bacteria that cause spoilage and food poisoning grow best when food is luke warm. Be especially careful with raw poultry, seafood and foods with a base of eggs, such as mayonnaise or egg salad, or bread, like stuffings or puddings.



  • Make sure the temperature in your refrigerator is 40 degrees or under. Get a good thermometer for the fridge, keep it in there where you can see it, and check it often.


  • Keep shrimp, lobster, oysters and such in the refrigerator on ice. Ideally, put the seafood on top of the ice, and the ice in a colander or other bowl with holes in it so that when the ice melts it can drain into another container.


  • When you want to refrigerate a hot dish, first leave it for a bit in a cool spot with the lid ajar so that it can cool down before you put it in the refrigerator. If you put a hot dish in before it cools, it will warm up the refrigerator, endangering everything else in there.


  • A soon as you have served a stuffed bird such as a turkey, remove the stuffing that is left in the bird so that it can cool down faster.

 

Ads appear if not logged in.

Marie5656
Forum-Blogger©
Original500© Member

Just hanging out
Joined: 01-10-2007
Location: Rochester, New York USA
Posts: 4865
MyResume: 
MyJob: Personal assistant to a lady with a disability
MyForum: Marie's Food Processor
MyLove: Rick, my hubby, and Trixie my chinchilla
MyWish: World peace.
MyFile: 
MyIntro: 
MySex: no
Status:  Offline
MyPOTD: 
Return to topBottom of page
 Posted: 11-06-2007 01:02 am

Quote
Reply
PM
Alert
voters: 0      
Chemicals


In addition to the foodstuffs, there are a lot of chemicals in the kitchen compliment. Here are some that are pertinent to safety:


  • Drain cleaners, bleaches and strong acids can be dangerous. Never mix different types of these products, explosions or dangerous gasses may result. Make sure these are always used strictly according to the directions on the package, and make sure that the containers are properly sealed when not in use.


  • Carbon monoxide results from incomplete burning of fuel. Monoxide poisoning can result from improperly adjusted or poorly vented gas appliances. Have your's professionally checked occasionally. Also, never use charcoal briquettes or the like to cook or heat indoors.


  • Volatiles, such as cleaning fluids, gasoline, kerosene and such are often flammable, can easily cause fires and explosions, and should never be stored in a kitchen.


  • Pesticides such as bug killers, roach poison and rodent bait should be considered dangerous. If you get them on your hands, wash them off. When you use them, make sure there is no uncovered food they can get into. Be sure they are not accessible to children or pets. Store carefully, and preferably not in the kitchen.


  • If you must store cleaning chemicals and other possibly toxic non-food items in the kitchen, always store them on shelves below foodstuffs, so if they leak, they can't get into your food.




Marie5656
Forum-Blogger©
Original500© Member

Just hanging out
Joined: 01-10-2007
Location: Rochester, New York USA
Posts: 4865
MyResume: 
MyJob: Personal assistant to a lady with a disability
MyForum: Marie's Food Processor
MyLove: Rick, my hubby, and Trixie my chinchilla
MyWish: World peace.
MyFile: 
MyIntro: 
MySex: no
Status:  Offline
MyPOTD: 
Return to topBottom of page
 Posted: 11-06-2007 01:02 am

Quote
Reply
PM
Alert
voters: 0      
Slips and Falls


Soapy water, grease and oils, and things like the traditional banana peel are standard in kitchens and are all slippery. Here are a couple ways to keep slips and falls to a minimum.


  • If you spill something on the floor, clean it up. Keep a mop or such handy for this purpose.


  • Often when you are working in the kitchen you are moving fast. Don't leave boxes, stools, bags of groceries or anything else out on the floor where they can trip up a fast moving cook.


  • Glazed floor tile is beautiful, but dangerous. Not only does glazed tile guarantee that anything breakable that is dropped on it will break, but a thin coating of oil or soapy water can make it slick as ice. If you have a choice, avoid glazed tile for kitchen floors.
Marie5656
Forum-Blogger©
Original500© Member

Just hanging out
Joined: 01-10-2007
Location: Rochester, New York USA
Posts: 4865
MyResume: 
MyJob: Personal assistant to a lady with a disability
MyForum: Marie's Food Processor
MyLove: Rick, my hubby, and Trixie my chinchilla
MyWish: World peace.
MyFile: 
MyIntro: 
MySex: no
Status:  Offline
MyPOTD: 
Return to topBottom of page
 Posted: 11-06-2007 01:03 am

Quote
Reply
PM
Alert
voters: 0      



Safety around Kitchen Electricity


Keep your eyes on the electricity in your kitchen, it can electrocute you, or burn your place down if it gets loose.


  • Keep an eye on all electrical cords. Watch for any breaks or cuts, or frayed areas where the cord passes over an edge or something has sat on it. Repair any damage you find.


  • Don't overload circuits by using multiple plugs, extension cords or the like. If you have old wiring, it is often a good idea to get it checked by a professional for load carrying capacity.


  • Don't use appliances near the sink or other water. If one falls in, it can electrocute anyone nearby. If you must have a wall socket near the sink, make sure it has a "Ground Fault Interrupter" type socket assembly.
Marie5656
Forum-Blogger©
Original500© Member

Just hanging out
Joined: 01-10-2007
Location: Rochester, New York USA
Posts: 4865
MyResume: 
MyJob: Personal assistant to a lady with a disability
MyForum: Marie's Food Processor
MyLove: Rick, my hubby, and Trixie my chinchilla
MyWish: World peace.
MyFile: 
MyIntro: 
MySex: no
Status:  Offline
MyPOTD: 
Return to topBottom of page
 Posted: 11-06-2007 01:03 am

Quote
Reply
PM
Alert
voters: 0      
Glass Utensils on Kitchen Burners, Explosion Danger


Something I hadn't heard of before was recently brought to my attention. I have always been wary of glass utensils over fire, but Paul Griffo says they can go off like a grenade if really badly treated. To quote him:


"It happened while we were on vacation in Florida. Our condo had electric burners. Someone left an empty glass casserole dish on the burner, which was accidentally left on. A little while later, BOOM! Thank God no one--especially none of my children--were standing close by."


Has anyone else had this happen? Thanks to Paul for the "Heads up".


Hot Glass Utensils Can Break, Wet Hot Pads Can Burn.


Here are a couple more possible hazards. The first I haven't experienced, but could spread boiling liquids around. The second I have had happen and it can really hurt.:


"Thanks for the wonderful website. I was looking up info on kitchen safety for my kids' cooking class, and your site had some terrific info...some I hadn't thought of yet. One that you might add though could be about not putting hot glass dishes on cold or wet surfaces....such as a hot coffee pot on a cold surface. It'll break almost every time. Another one to avoid, which I have personally made the mistake of doing, is not using a damp/wet potholder to pick up something hot. Doing so will get you steam-burned. Thanks. Keep up the great work!
Mrs. Valerie Livengood"

Ads appear if not logged in.

Marie5656
Forum-Blogger©
Original500© Member

Just hanging out
Joined: 01-10-2007
Location: Rochester, New York USA
Posts: 4865
MyResume: 
MyJob: Personal assistant to a lady with a disability
MyForum: Marie's Food Processor
MyLove: Rick, my hubby, and Trixie my chinchilla
MyWish: World peace.
MyFile: 
MyIntro: 
MySex: no
Status:  Offline
MyPOTD: 
Return to topBottom of page
 Posted: 11-06-2007 01:04 am

Quote
Reply
PM
Alert
voters: 0      
First Aid


There can always be a mistake, and someone in the kitchen, preferably you, should be trained in at least basic first aid. Contact the American Red Cross for a class or two, it is one of the most valuable things you can do for you and your friends.






Pay attention to what you are doing. Fire, flammables and food deserve your attention and respect!


I would like to see you add one additional safety item to kitchen cooking if I may be of help to this please. The following is what I would like to see added.


While cooking on the stove pay attention to what is cooking and don't sit on a computer or telephone in another room. Many fires develop this way and can be prevented if only the cook was paying attention to what was happening on the stove.

 Current time is 02:41 pm
24HourForums.com > Supported Forums > Marie's Food Processor > food tips > Some Great Kitchen Safety Tips


Site Supporters
Posts Of The Day Mock Forums WowClassic



Themes and most mods done in collaboration with: WowClassic - powerful forum software with the best support service.
We are partners with Forum Owner Services
Powered by WowBB 1.7 - Copyright © 2003-2006 Aycan Gulez