Kitchen safety Tips

 

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Kitchen safety Tips:
  1. Keep children at least 3 feet away from the stove when food is cooking.
  2. Avoid loose-fitting clothing
  3. Never leave food unattended when cooking
  4. Always turn pot handles inward
  5. Don't store combustibles items on the stove (eg. potholders, hand towels)
  6. Don't use electrical appliances near water and unplug them after use
  7. Don't overload electrical outlets
  8. Have an all purpose extinguisher nearby
  9. Be sure the kitchen is well ventilated to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide from gas cooking appliances
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