

Kitchen Safety Tips to Avoid Kitchen Accidents!
Kitchen Hazards Include
- Leaving the stove on
- Defective appliances
- Wet or otherwise slippery floors
- Hot oil
- Electrical outlets
- Sharp knives/graters
- Fires/smoke inhalation
- Bacteria
- Toxic fumes/chemicals
There are kitchen accidents that are truly the fault of the victim due to carelessness but there are situations where a third party caused the accident and should be held liable. An electrical shock, smoke or chemical fume inhalation, a serious cut or burn can all be deemed damage worthy personal injury, depending on the circumstance. Whether you were on the job or simply cooking for your family, a personal injury attorney can wade through the particulars of your case and help you get the compensation you deserve.
Kitchen Safety Tips
Knives:
- Store knives in a knife block
- Never leave a knife unattended near the edge of a counter
- Don’t cut with dull knives
- Always watch where you are cutting
- Always cut away from you
- Don’t rush
- Keep a first aid kit close by
Storage:
- Keep sharp and breakable items safely away from children
- Close cabinets and drawers after you retrieve your item
- Don’t overstuff cabinets
- Install child safety locks on cabinets
- Keep plastic bags out of reach of children
Cooking:
- Keep children out of the kitchen when using the stove or oven
- Turn frying pan handles toward the inside of the stove
- Use a burner that is the same size or smaller than the pot or pan
- Clean oven regularly to avoid fires
- Keep a fire extinguisher handy
- Monitor oil closely and don’t use too much
- Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing and pull back long hair
- Replace appliances with frazzled cords
- Don’t yank cords out of the socket
Food Poisoning:
- Wash utensils, cookware and containers with warm, soapy water
- Don’t keep leftovers for too long
- Don’t keep freezer food for too long
- Don’t leave food on the counter, cooked or raw
- Clean up spills right away
- Clean your sink with soap regularly
- Wash your kitchen cloths regularly and let them dry out in between uses
- Don’t cross contaminate raw meat utensils and cutting boards with those used for vegetables
Whether you were injured in a kitchen accident as an employee or at home you could be eligible for damages due to employer negligence or a defective product. Contact an accident attorney at Tario & Associates, P.S.. We will assess your situation and fight for the compensation you deserve!
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