The kitchen is one of the most important and often used rooms in the house. It is a place where all the family members in the house meet to socialise and eat food. It is, unfortunately, also one of the most dangerous rooms as it contains many electrical and gas appliances which are often left switched on and are unattended. Also it is a place where there is the potentially lethal combination of electricity and water.
In a lot of countries, local governments set out strict guidelines with regards to the design of a kitchen. These have to be adhered to, to meet health and safety standards. Many countries also insist on the installation of fire extinguishers and blankets within the kitchen area. It is important to take these factors into account along with any other local government guidelines.
A lot of the accidents that occur within the kitchen can often be related to the following:
Negligence in the initial design of the kitchen and also negligence whilst occupying the room. Some kitchen appliances may develop faults such as in the cookers, fridges or microwave. Mishandling of potentially dangerous equipment like knives, mixers and ovens.
A disorganized kitchen can be a dangerous place to work in. Risk of infection can be experienced if there are poor methods of food storage, poor drainage systems or bad management of kitchen waste.
To avoid a lot of these problems, it is advisable to observe the following:
It is important to have all appliances in the kitchen regularly serviced. Not only will this increase safety but it can save money in the long run by reducing the need to replace equipment. Address the way food is handled and stored to maintain hygiene. Good ventilation is important to improve and ensure good air quality. Take care when handling equipment and follow any safety warnings. Turning off appliances when not in use is important and again can save you money and reduce environmental impact.
Do not leave any fires in the kitchen or naked flames unattended. It is important to not leave any form of combustible items, or wear any loose garments that may catch fire next to heart sources or flames. Install a fire extinguisher and fire blanket in the kitchen and make sure it is readily accessible. Any young children or infirm people should be supervised.
These kitchen safety measures are quite easy to implement but will require a little investment. It is a small price to pay, considering it is an investment in your family's safety though. The money outlay will go onto equipment such as fire extinguishers, child safety locks and regular servicing to maintain the appliances and their safety.
In a lot of countries, local governments set out strict guidelines with regards to the design of a kitchen. These have to be adhered to, to meet health and safety standards. Many countries also insist on the installation of fire extinguishers and blankets within the kitchen area. It is important to take these factors into account along with any other local government guidelines.
A lot of the accidents that occur within the kitchen can often be related to the following:
Negligence in the initial design of the kitchen and also negligence whilst occupying the room. Some kitchen appliances may develop faults such as in the cookers, fridges or microwave. Mishandling of potentially dangerous equipment like knives, mixers and ovens.
A disorganized kitchen can be a dangerous place to work in. Risk of infection can be experienced if there are poor methods of food storage, poor drainage systems or bad management of kitchen waste.
To avoid a lot of these problems, it is advisable to observe the following:
It is important to have all appliances in the kitchen regularly serviced. Not only will this increase safety but it can save money in the long run by reducing the need to replace equipment. Address the way food is handled and stored to maintain hygiene. Good ventilation is important to improve and ensure good air quality. Take care when handling equipment and follow any safety warnings. Turning off appliances when not in use is important and again can save you money and reduce environmental impact.
Do not leave any fires in the kitchen or naked flames unattended. It is important to not leave any form of combustible items, or wear any loose garments that may catch fire next to heart sources or flames. Install a fire extinguisher and fire blanket in the kitchen and make sure it is readily accessible. Any young children or infirm people should be supervised.
These kitchen safety measures are quite easy to implement but will require a little investment. It is a small price to pay, considering it is an investment in your family's safety though. The money outlay will go onto equipment such as fire extinguishers, child safety locks and regular servicing to maintain the appliances and their safety.
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Mike writes articles about kitchen range hoods and also writes range hood reviews.
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