In the kitchen

These are some simple things you can do to keep children safe in the kitchen

Safety

• Keep knives safely out of reach
• Locate a fire extinguisher or fire blanket in or close to the kitchen
• Keep cleaning products and medications out of reach of children
• Keep electrical cords for appliances like kettles and blenders out of reach
• Wear slip-resistant footwear when working in the kitchen
• Keep long clothes and dish towels clear of cook tops and burners
• Don't reach across steam, fryers, stoves and other hot appliances
• Secure food processor lids - be mindful of hot food in processors
• Turn the power off before emptying food processors
• Cook on the back burners where possible, positioning handles out of reach

Hygiene

• Wash hands before preparing food, feeding young children, serving food or eating
• Wash hands after handling raw food
• Use a separate cutting board for meat
• Rinse cleaning cloths and sponges after use and put somewhere to dry