Kitchen Safety Pre Test Questions And All Correct Answers.

never use water to put out a grease fire - Answer It will make it grow bigger Point pan handles toward the center of the range. - Answer So they will not be bumped and knocked over. Never use a towel as a pot holder - Answer so the ends will not start on fire. Always cut on a cutting board - Answer so counters will not be scratched. Do not touch electrical equipment with wet hands - Answer as you could get shocked. Lift the cover of a steaming pot away from you - Answer so the steam will not burn your fingers or face. Stir hot foods with a wooden spoon - Answer because metal conducts heat. discard the tops of opened cans quickly - Answer to kill bacteria. Use a sharp knife to chop - Answer because you have to push harder with a dull one. Wipe up spills immediately - Answer to prevent falls. Throw away cracked glasses - Answer because a chip of glass could be swallowed. Cool hot foods on a rack - Answer so they will not burn counters. Serve hot foods hot and cold foods cold - Answer because bacteria grow best at room temperature.