Kitchen Safety: Cooking Without the Accidents

✍️By Oralia Acosta | WBN News | 20 Aug 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

The kitchen is where magic happens — but also where most household accidents occur. From burns to slips, a little care goes a long way toward keeping your cooking space safe. Whether you’re preparing a family meal or a business lunch, these kitchen safety rules will protect you, your food, and your focus.

🔪 Handle Knives With Respect

• Always cut away from your body and use a stable cutting board. If required, put a dishcloth under the board to prevent it from slipping.
• Keep knives sharp — dull blades slip and cause more injuries. Remember to hone your knives daily to keep the edges straight.

🔥 Control the Heat

• Turn pot handles inward to avoid spills.
• Never leave cooking food unattended — especially when frying or broiling.
• Use a splatter guard to prevent a messy kitchen.

💧 Avoid Slips and Falls

• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Wear closed-toe, non-slip shoes for extra protection.

🧽 Practice Food Safety

• Wash hands before and after handling raw meat.
• Cut your veggies on the cutting board first, then the raw protein.
• Always use a wooden cutting board - if using plastic, you will be cutting microplastics into your food and ingesting them.

🥘 Mind Your Equipment

• Don’t overload electrical outlets with kitchen gadgets.
• Let pans cool before washing to prevent warping or burns.

Business Tie-In

Just as in business, safety in the kitchen is about prevention and preparation. A single oversight — whether it’s ignoring a safety protocol or skipping a business detail — can have costly consequences. Smart leaders know that small, consistent safety habits protect their team, reputation, and results.

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