[reblogged from wordpress]

  Your kitchen is home to a great deal of potential hazards.  Hundreds of accidents are just waiting to happen and you should always keep safety at the forefront of your mind; this is why people in the catering industry will go away for food safety training.

  Here are just a few of the dangers to watch out for in the kitchen…

• Handles on Pans.

If you are using saucepans, then DO NOT leave the handles sticking out!  It only takes a split second to knock something off your cooker, but you could end up being scarred for the rest of your life!

• Small Children.

No-one should need to be told about this!  A kitchen is the most dangerous place in any home and it is the last place for a small child!!!  There are so many hazards for toddlers in a kitchen, that it would be impossible to list them all here.

• Oven Gloves.

The whole purpose of using oven gloves is so that you can move piping hot dishes safely.  If your gloves are beginning to look a little worse for wear then replace them!  This could help to prevent a nasty mishap.

• Pets.

Animals should never be allowed into an environment where food is being prepared.  Not only is it totally unhygienic, but it is also downright dangerous.  Cats and dogs have an annoying habit of rubbing around your legs and this presents a constant tripping hazard!

• Clear Workspaces.

Clutter is not a good thing in a kitchen and it can also cause accidents.  If something is hot and you need to put it down quickly, then you won’t have time to move a load of mess!  Always clean up after yourself when you are working in a kitchen.