Common Injuries | Knife Safety | Foodborne Illness | FACS Lab Days | Random Facts and Information |
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What is the result of trying to catch a falling knife?
Cuts or Puncture wounds.
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What is walking with the point/tip of knife pointed downwards?
Correct way to carry a knife.
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What are the 4 C's for preventing food borne illness?
Cook, Cross contamination (prevention), Chill, Clean
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What is the first thing to do when entering the kitchens?
Correctly wash your hands for 20 seconds.
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What are reasons to tie long hair back?
Hair in food is "gross" and singes (burns lightly) when on fire.
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What is the treatment for cuts?
Wash, apply pressure, antibacterial creme and bandage.
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What is a 'dull" knife?
Cuts are more likely with this knife.
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What is the food "danger zone"?
40 degrees F to 140 degrees F
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What are actions that will result in "taking a break" (TAB)?
Horseplay, unsafe actions and being in a different kitchen.
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What is 212 degrees F or 100 degrees Celsius?
Steam from cooking and boiling occur at the same temperature.
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What is a main cause of burns in the kitchen?
Touching hot surfaces on top of the stove or in the oven.
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What is a poor knife safety or sharp object procedure?
Storing knives with all other utensils in a drawer.
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What is washing and drying your hands correctly?
20 seconds, hot, soapy water, scrubbing, and paper towels.
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What is expected at the end of a lab day?
Thoroughly cleaning up your kitchen, stove, counters and equipment.
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What is the reason for not using water to put out a grease fire?
Water splashes and spreads a grease fire.
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What is a consequence of not wiping up a spill immediately?
Slipping or falling.
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What is a safe way to cut up meats and vegetables?
Cutting away from your body and using the "claw".
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What is one cause of cross-contamination in the kitchen?
Using one cutting board for meats and produce.
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What is the minimum list of items to complete before departing the classroom?
Cleaning checklist.
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What is a step stool or chair?
A device used to retrieve items that are too high to reach in or on top of kitchen cabinets.
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What are the methods to clean up broken glass?
Sweep, wipe up with paper towels, throw away separately.
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What is sure way to cut yourself in the kitchen?
Holding a knife incorrectly by the blade.
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What is a good way to prevent cross-contamination?
Placing items like seafood and unwashed produce in your shopping cart and bags separately.
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What is a student assigned to wash, one to dry and one to return items to the drawers and cabinets?
Dishwashing Teamwork
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What is placing something metal into a microwave?
Sparks are created causing a fire or damaging the appliance.
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