Kitchen Safety Rules for Life

Kitchen Safety Rules for Life

Year 7 PSHE Essential skills for safe cooking Protecting yourself and others

What Dangers Lurk in Your Kitchen?

Think about your kitchen at home What could cause accidents? Share your ideas with the class

Common Kitchen Hazards

Sharp knives and kitchen tools Hot surfaces and boiling liquids Electrical appliances and water Slippery floors from spills Cross-contamination from raw foods

The 8 Essential Kitchen Safety Rules

Create Your Safety Rules Poster

Work in pairs Choose 4-5 most important safety rules Create a colorful poster with drawings Present your poster to the class

Understanding Hygiene

Hygiene means keeping clean to prevent illness Germs can spread quickly in kitchens Good hygiene protects you and others It's especially important when handling food

Hand Washing Demonstration

Watch the proper hand washing technique 20 seconds with soap and warm water Practice together Remember: before cooking, after handling raw food

Cross-Contamination: The Invisible Danger

When germs spread from one food to another Raw meat to vegetables is very dangerous Use separate chopping boards Clean surfaces between different foods Wash hands after touching raw meat

Safety Scenario Role-Play

Act out kitchen safety situations What to do when someone spills liquid How to handle sharp knives safely Responding to minor burns Work in pairs and present to class

Kitchen Safety Quiz Challenge

What is cross-contamination? Name two ways to avoid kitchen accidents Why should you tie back long hair when cooking? When should you wash your hands in the kitchen?