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Sanitation and Safety
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Sanitation must always be observed to promote hygiene and to prevent diseases. Sanitation and safety measures at home must never be taken for granted. All responsible members of the family should see to it that everything at home is in proper order to avoid accident. Children are usually careless and playful, they must be well taken cared off and not left alone for themselves, otherwise something wrong might happen. My dear learners keep focus, learn more! How can accidents be avoided at home? a. Multiple octopus connection can cause power overload. This can cause fire, hence it is better to install an extra outlets than to have your house burned. b. Unplug electrical appliances after use to avoid overheat appliances causing fire. c. Electrical cord should be placed away from children’s reach. d. Sharp objects should be placed in secure places where children will not reach , thus causing accidents. e. Separate shelves must be provided for poisonous substances and another one for food supplies and medicines. Following are guidelines to be observed to avoid accidents at home. Home Economics and Livelihood Education 7 Seibo College 128 f. Never touch electrical switches with wet hands. Be sure to dry your hands before plugging or unplugging appliances. In addition to that, there are accidents usually occurs in the kitchen. Since the kitchen is considered the busiest part of the house it is best to follow safety measures to avoid accidents. . 1. When preparing and cooking food never leave the fruit and vegetable peelings on the floor. Someone might step on it and fall. 2. When someone accidentally spilled liquid on the floor, wipe it immediately. 3. Use a tray when carrying or serving hot liquids to protect yourself from spills. 4. When lighting the gas stove, be sure to light the match first before turning the gas on. Always turn-off the gas stove after use. 5. Throw sand or a damp rag in case your stove catches fire. 6. Use dry pot holders to hold hot utensils. 7. Hold the kettle and its cover with dry pot holders when draining. 8. To avoid touching handles of hot utensils while cooking, turn them inward. Listed below are the health and safety practices while working in the kitchen Home Economics and Livelihood Education 7 Seibo College 129 9. Avoid carrying hot pots filled with hot liquids across the kitchen to avoid getting burned. 10. Be sure to wash your hands before and after cooking. 11. Use appropriate cooking wear like apron and hairnet. 12. Provide for a covered garbage can for trash and rubbish. 13. Use a dish cloth for wiping dry the different kitchen wares. 14. Remove accessories like bracelets, wrist watch, and ring while working in the kitchen. 15. Clean the kitchen before and after cooking. Why is it important to follow health and safety practices at home? Knowing safety tips at home prevents common injuries like burns, cuts, poisoning, choking and falls. Observing health practices at home prevents illness, spread of diseases or even death. Safety measures at home prevent accidents from happening thus save time, money and energy. Following safety measures at home ensures a healthy and peaceful life. Did you understand the lesson? If you did, observe and practice them at home for your own good and your love ones.Safety and Sanitation QuizFood safety and Sanitation Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Safety and Sanitation in the Kitchen QuizSafety and Sanitation Review and Practice of Safety and Sanitation Procedures - Starter QuizIntroduction to Advanced Food Safety and Sanitation - Starter Quiz