The document provides a kitchen safety guide with tips for making safe food purchases, storing food properly, following hygienic practices, wearing safe clothing, handling equipment carefully, and maintaining an overall safe cooking environment. Key tips include inspecting foods for contamination before purchasing, storing perishables in the fridge, washing hands and surfaces regularly, supervising children in the kitchen, and wearing sturdy shoes. Following these guidelines can help create a safe and hygienic place for food preparation.

1. The basic kitchen safety guide
The kitchenisperhapsthe mostfunctional areaineveryhousehold,one thatfacilitateseasy
preparationof meals,cookingdeliciousrecipes,washingdishes&muchmore.The space isalways
buzzingwithactivityandmeals are oftenpreparedinahaste to keepupwiththe fast pacedlifestyle.
In the hustle of a swiftcook,there are several toolsone usessuchasknivesandof course burners
that can pose a threat to one’ssafetyinthe kitchen.Besidesthis,constantfood preparationrequires
regularhygiene checkstoavertthe possibilityof foodpoisoning&otherdiseases.
So howdo we assure a safe cookingenvironmentinthe kitchen?Readontolearnmore.
Make Safe FoodPurchases
Ensure youpurchase your vegetablesfrom reputedretailerswhofollow stricthygiene practices.
Inspectvegetablesandfruitsforanyobvioussignsof contaminationorinsectsbefore makingany
purchases.
Checkthe expirationdate of foodproductslike yogurt,breadandotherperishable itemsbefore you
buythem.
Packagingof food& drinksshouldbe checkedaspuffedupcanscan containcontaminatedfoodthat
can cause foodpoisoning.
Store Foodthe RightWay
Low temperature inhibitsthe growthof bacteriasoensure youstore yourperishable food inthe
fridge assoon as youmake the purchase.
Alwayscoverleftoverfoodwithalidto preventitfrombecomingaharbouringgroundforinsects
and bacteria.
Avoidstoringtoomanycontainersinthe fridge asthiscan obstructthe air circulationandcause the
fridge tomalfunction.
Stainlesssteel containersusuallypromote hygiene,somake sure youuse themtostore your food.
Cleanyourfridge regularly&make sure youpurchase kitchenware thatiseasytoclean&maintainin
the longrun.
FollowSafe &HygienicPractices
Firstthingsfirst,washingyourhandswithsoapand waterisa must before anyfoodpreparation.
Cleanyourworkstationbefore andafterpreparingfood.
Cleanyourdishclothsperiodicallywithdetergentandwarmwateras theycan breed bacteriaif left
dirtyfor a longtime.
Cuttingboardsmustbe washedwithwarmwater& soap,rinsedwell andwipeddrywithaclothat
regularintervals.
Childrenshouldnotbe allowedinthe kitchen,butincase theyare,theyshouldbe supervisedatal l
timesandnot leftalone.

2. Ensure youcleanup immediatelyafteraspill topreventgrease formation.Toavoidthe hassle
altogether,investincookware thathave spill free spouts.
Wear Safe Footwear&Clothing
Wear sturdyshoestoavoidany footinjuriesthatcanbe causeddue to sharpobjects(like knives)
and avoidwearingflow&flammable clothesinthe kitchenastheycaneasilycatchfire.
Maintaina distance fromthe burnerwhile fryingorstirringtoavoidanyburns.
Handle KitchenEquipmentProperly
Unlessyou’re apro, go slowwhile choppingyourveggies.
Sharpenyourknivesoftenasa dull knife canslipoutof your handsand cause an injury.
Place applianceslikeblendersindryareas,awayfrom water.
Followourkitchensafetyguide and create asafe andhygieniccookingenvironmentinyourkitchen
rightaway!