Lesson 1.1: Food and Kitchen Safety
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- describe common accidents that can occur in the kitchen (e.g., cuts, burns, fires, falls, poisoning, electric shocks)
- demonstrate an understanding of safe practices within the food-preparation area (e.g., safely handle hot foods; prevent spatters, scalds, and cuts; wipe up spills immediately)
- demonstrate an understanding of appropriate emergency responses to common accidents associated with food preparation (e.g., cuts, burns, scalds, fire)
- use appropriate personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food (e.g., wash hands frequently; cover a cough or sneeze in their sleeve; use gloves to cover cuts or wounds; tie hair back)