The kitchen has a number of hazards which have the potential to cause fire.
You need to pay particular attention to the dangers of grilling and cooking food, especially when using chip pans. Let’s look at some key points.
- DO wipe surfaces after spills – a build up of fat and grease on a hob can ignite a fire.
- DO avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes that could catch fire.
- DO keep flammable objects away from gas hobs.
- DO Keep microwave vents clear from obstruction.
- DO take extra care if you have to leave the kitchen by taking pans off the heat or turn them off. Always make sure the saucepan handles do not stick out.
- DO always double check the cooker and hob have been turned off when you have finished cooking.
- DO NOT leave children in the kitchen alone when the cooker hob (gas or electric) is on.
- DO NOT leave tea towels and cloths near the oven and hob.
- DO NOT use water near electrical appliances.
Did you know that chip pan fires are the largest cause of fire-related injuries in the home?
Fat can set on fire easily.
If the fat gets too hot and starts to smoke, turn off the cooker and leave it to cool.
Never put water onto hot fat.
Stay in the kitchen if you are cooking with fat.
Always watch the pan.
Fire Safety in the home
The Government produced this easy to read guide on how to make your home fire safe. You can read it on their website using this blue button.
Around half of home fires are caused by cooking accidents.
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Class Sessions
1- 1. How fires start and continue – the Fire Tetrahedron
2- 2. Preventing electrical fires
3- 3. The fire dangers of smoking
4- 4. Dangers of fire from the accumulation of rubbish, paper and other combustible materials
5- 5. The dangers of fire from the misuse of heaters and open fires
6- 6. The dangers of fire and cooking
7- 7. The dangers of fire – Other things to consider
8- 8. The effects of fire – Burns
9- 9. The effects of fire – Smoke inhalation
10- 10. The dangers of toxic fumes
11- 11. Fire prevention and control
12- 12. What to do and NOT do if the fire alarm is activated
13- 13. What to do and NOT do if you discover a fire
14- 14. How to deal with a fire
15- 15. Different types of fire extinguisher and their correct use
16- 16. How to use a fire extinguisher properly
17- 17. Fire Blankets
18- 18. Fire Classifications
19- 19. Fire safety in the workplace