This article provides helpful tips on preventing kitchen fires during the holidays.
Autumn has officially arrived. That means the winter holidays are coming soon, so it’s an ideal time to review your fire safety measures. This article provides helpful tips on preventing kitchen fires during the holidays.
Fire Prevention Tips
Keep Children Safe
Make sure to keep your children or pets safe from hot stoves this holiday season. Mark the edges to emphasize where they can touch it, except when it’s hot. Also, it would help if you taught them how to run the oven safely but let them know they must be careful when the heating element is on. If you store items like pans and pots in the oven when not in use, remind them to inspect anything inside before they want to help you heat the oven.
Organize the Stovetop
Even though your stove might have back burners, it’s easier to use the front ones, regardless if you have an electric or gas stove. Move the handles out of the way unless you must grab them to steady the pans and pots.
Limit Temperatures
Boiling water is a primary ingredient in many treats and dishes, whether you are making tea or hot cocoa. However, avoid making your hot water excessively hot, as steam and water can cause scald injuries and burns as easily as sizzling grease or flames.
Know What to Do
Suppose you or someone else in the kitchen is burned, cut, or injured. You will need to know what to do next when preventing kitchen fires. Make sure your kitchen has a well-stocked first aid kit. Also, use some cold water on burns, and avoid the instinct to attempt ice or lotions to help heal the injured area.
Additional Tips
- When it comes to preventing kitchen fires, pay attention while you are cooking. Kitchen fires often occur due to exhaustion, distraction, or even intoxication.
- It’s essential that you keep your kitchen clean because a dirty kitchen is hazardous.
- Verify that all your fire extinguishers and alarms entirely work and will function when needed.
- Remember to make and practice an emergency escape plan, especially if the kitchen fires that occur are dangerous for you to try to contain without emergency responders.
Commercial and Residential Fire Prevention from Judd Fire Protection
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