How To Prevent Fire In The Kitchen

How to Prevent Fire In The Kitchen

Fire Safety In Kitchen

• Avoid leaving the kitchen while cooking.

• Always alert and check regularly the food that being cooked.

• Avoid cooking if sleepy, dizzy or after taking medications that can cause drowsiness.

Cleanliness In The Kitchen

• Keep pot holders, food wrappers, recipe books and flammable materials near or above room cooking.

• Make sure the kitchen shelves are clean. Dirt from the oily ingredients may be caught by fire.

• Avoid any flammable materials such as curtains or towels near the stove.

Prevent fires

• Food cooked in a "microwave" produce high levels of heat. Open the cover carefully.

• Be careful when using wet gloves because water can turn to steam and can cause burns to your hands.

Electrical Circuit Box In Kitchen Safety

• Use one type of equipment for a socket at one time.

• Make sure there are fuses and circuit breakers to stop any excess electrical current.

• Make sure the fuse resistance is the same as required for an electrical appliance.

• Wires that are damaged should be replaced.

• If the appliance is too hot, immediately disconnect the plug. Replace or send the equipment for inspection.

Fire Fighting in Kitchen

Cooking Oil Fire

If fire occur in a wok or saucepan:

• Turn off the fire source.

• Cover the surface with a cloth.

• Let the wok or pan to cool.

• Open the cover slowly.