With the fall season comes cooler weather, football, and more time spent in the kitchen cooking.
Prevent kitchen accidents and fires by keeping these tips in mind.
- Avoid storing items in your oven. You may forget about them and turn the oven on, causing a fire.
- Never leave your range or cooktop unattended while burners are on and always use a timer.
- Turn pot handles inward, away from the front of the stove. This will help prevent pans from accidentally getting knocked over.
- Watch hot oil closely, have the lid for the pan nearby to cover in the event of flames. Never put water on hot oil.
- Keep your cooking area clean and free of combustibles such as paper, oven mitts, etc.
- Always have a fire extinguisher nearby and charged.
- Avoid allowing small children or pets in the kitchen while cooking, and keep the kitchen floor clear of tripping hazards.
- If an oven fire does start, keep the door closed and turn off the heat source. The same method applies with your microwave.
- Do not use paper towels made of recycled material in your microwave, they may contain small metal particles which could spark a fire.
October is Fire Safety Month
Click the image below to play our Kitchen Safety Scavenger Hunt with your family.
