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Is your kitchen safe? by Suresh Prasad Gupta, Freelancer, Pharmaceuticals

Is your kitchen safe?

By : Suresh Prasad Gupta, Freelancer, Pharmaceuticals
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Is your kitchen safe?

Even if you've got a top-of-the-line stovetop, an electric chimney and a fire extinguisher in place, your kitchen may not be all that safe. Here are some tips to help you make it danger-proof..:

 

  • Keep a first-aid kit and a fire blanket in one of your cabinets.
  • Ensure that there's a distance of at least 3ft between your cooking range and refrigerator. Electricity and fire never mix well.
  • Never allow electric cords to trail on the countertop or the floor. There may be wet ingredients or water spills that may trigger short-circuits.
  • Do not climb on countertops to reach overhead lofts. Use a step-stool instead. It's a safer, easier climb.
  • Store your knives with their sharp edges inside a wooden knife block (you can find these at any quality departmental store).
  • Check fortnightly for any breaks and cuts on electric cords.
  • Clean up wet spillages instantly; always allow the floor to dry before walking on it.
  • Avoid using multiple plugs and extensions cords - they overload the circuits and can lead to a fire.
  • Avoid placing electric sockets near the sink. Install your microwave and toaster as far as possible from the sink.
  • Keep your floor clear of boxes, stools, grocery bags, mopping buckets and the like to avoid any chances of tripping.
  • Store all chemical cleaners in the lowest cabinet cupboard so that leaks do not contaminate food.
  • Make a list of all your emergency telephone numbers such as fire, gas leakage and ambulance services and tack it up next to your telephone. You never know when you may need any of them!
  • In case of a fire that's spreading due to an oil spill, cover the source with a fire blanket or a damp cloth and turn off the gas supply. Don't use water!
  • If a fire starts in a microwave or oven, shut the door, keep it closed, and turn off the electricity.
  • In case of cooking-gas leakage, turn off the supply line for piped gas or the valve of the gas cylinder. Open all the windows; do not use a match, or switch on lights - it could all explode in your face. If gas continues to leak, call the gas company and get out of the house. If your clothes happen to catch fire, quickly drop to the floor and roll while keeping your eyes covered.
  • Hope you will find these tips very useful. 

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      Commented by  Pradeep Saran, Technical Expert    | 04 14 2011 16:05:52 +0000 
    THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION.
     
    Thanks!
      Commented by  NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, AREA SALES MANGER, UNIFLEX CABLES LTD    | 04 11 2011 19:03:32 +0000 
    Useful and nice one and thanks for the referral Ms.Shweta Nigam.
      Commented by  JAYANTA KUMAR BORAH, B.Tech/B.E.,fresher, Annamalai university    | 04 11 2011 16:54:33 +0000 
    Thanks for the referral SHRIKANT sir....good safety precautions to be followed by everybody
      Commented by  Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant    | 04 11 2011 13:26:06 +0000 
    thanks Shweta for referral. Really good tips for daily safety.
      Commented by  Charles King, Cartoonist / entertainer, American Cartoon Entertainment    | 04 11 2011 13:22:29 +0000 
    Sorry for my ignorance. I live in Dallas Texas, and I am not familiar with an electric chimney. What is it? Thank you, Dallas cartoonist, Charles King
      Commented by  Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant    | 04 11 2011 12:52:11 +0000 
    Thanks Suresh for the important tip about safety of kitchen.
      Commented by  Virag Shah, Office coordinator, Prince pharma pvt. ltd.    | 04 11 2011 12:43:09 +0000 
    Thanks you very much for providing good and va,uable information. Thanks for referal sir and Ms.Shweta also thanks for refer.
      Commented by  Shweta Nigam, Asst. Manager/Manager -(NonTechnical), IBM-Daksh    | 04 11 2011 10:24:50 +0000 
    Thanks you Sir for a set of precautionary measures..
      Commented by  manish kumar, freelancer    | 04 11 2011 09:40:44 +0000 
    wow! great post
      Commented by  nagesh rao, Freelancer, Freelancer    | 04 11 2011 07:56:26 +0000 
    Yes Suresh Indeed it is useful tips. Thanks
      Commented by  SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Consultant, Project Management Consultancy Firm    | 04 11 2011 06:47:54 +0000 
    As usual, great sharing , Suresh.
Thanks for posting these useful tips on TOOSTEP & thanks for referral.
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