# Safety in the kitchen

Source: https://projectgcse.co.uk/food_technology/safety_and_hygiene/safety_in_the_kitchen

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| Rule | Outcome if rule disobeyed |
| --- | --- |
| Do not touch electrical appliances with wet hands. | You may be electrocuted. |
| Do not work in a kitchen with a wet floor. | You slip up and injure yourself. |
| Do not leave saucepan handles sticking out on the cooker. | You may knock it off and burn yourself. |
| Always use oven gloves. | You could burn yourself. |
| Do not leave wires trailing across a surface. | You could catch yourself in one and pull the appliance onto yourself. |
| Take care when using sharp knives. | You could cut yourself and contaminate the food with blood. |
| Do not overload sockets with electrical appliances. | It could cause a fire. |