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Hazards in the KITCHEN
Task 1: - How many dangers can you see in the picture below? Neatly mark in RED any danger spot you find (there are at least 14)! The first
hazard has been marked as an example.
















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Task 2: - Using the hazards identified in task 1 complete the table below. The first hazard has been given as an example.

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Hazard Consequence
1 Kettle with trailing cord A child could pull on the cord and drag the kettle of hot water down on themselves.
2 Iron left on Someone coming into the kitchen and burning themselves.
3 Knife left out It could fall on someones foot and cut the foot off.
4 Burnt matches left out It could burn the table therefore exposing the tableunderlay.
5 Cupboard being left open Someone carrying food could knock the door and trip on it.
6 Cupboard being left open Someone carrying food could knock the door and trip on it.
7 Water on the floor Someone could slip on the water
8 Jug dripping. Water could drip on the floor and cause slips.
9 Pots being left unattended Could burn the food and cause a fire
10 Handles left out Someone could knock the pans off the rack
11 Pot on the edge of the window Could be knocked over by wind
12 Fly Could contaminate food.
13 Cereal box open Could get dirt and contaminated.
14 Cat in the kitchen Could get cat fur in the food and the cat could be dirty and a distraction.
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Task 3: - Using the Rules for the Food Technology Room below, create a poster, using
Microsoft Word, that can be used in the classroom to remind people of how to be safe
whilst cooking.

Rules for the Food Technology Room
Rules are designed to make-work easy and safe for both you and those
around you

The basic rules for practical lessons are
1. Bags and books MUST be left outside the room.
2. Put on your hairnet and apron before entering the room.
3. Wash your hands.
4. Work quietly and safely.
5. Clean up your work area when finished.
6. Put all rubbish in the bin.
7. Wash and dry all utensils thoroughly.
8. Wash down the tables and sink.
9. Dry the tables and sink using the paper towels.
10. Wipe over the tables and sink with sanitizer.
11. Bins must be emptied at the end of each lesson.
12. All equipment used MUST be THOROUGHLY washed, dried and returned to their correct
position.
13. Ovens, stoves, microwaves and bays MUST be cleaned at the end of each practical lesson
and switched OFF.
14. NO licking of food or utensils.
15. Sinks are to be left CLEAN and DRY at the end of the lesson.
16. Equipment must be used for its intended purpose e.g.
Measuring cups - measuring food.
Knife - cutting.
Tongs - handling food.

17. DO NOT wash flour sifters.
18. ALWAYS wear your hairnet when in the practical room.
19. NEVER eat or drink in the practical room.
20. Listen to the instructions before starting to work