Thanksgiving Safety Tips & Fun Extras
While the holidays are a fun time it is also a time to take caution when working in the kitchen. We have provided some holiday cooking tips to help keep you safe this holiday season.
Safety Tips to help you this holiday season
Here are some turkey fryer safety tips
Stay in the area where you are cooking. Leaving the turkey unattended may cause the fryer to overheat, resulting in a fire.
Use your turkey fryer on a level surface. Anything that might cause the fryer to tip over may result in a hot oil spill.
Thaw your turkey before cooking. Water from a still-frozen turkey can cause the oil to bubble or splash over the pot.
Keep small children and animals away from the fryer while it is in use. There is a significant risk that a child or pet could run into the fryer, knocking it down and causing serious injury. A safe distance of three to 10 feet away is recommended.
Have safety equipment ready. Use oven mitts, goggles, and an apron while cooking. Have a fire extinguisher nearby in an emergency, and keep flammable items away from the fryer.
Keep it Outdoors. Only use a turkey fryer outside and away from your home for your safety. Never use a turkey fryer in a garage or on a porch. Also, keep some distance between yourself and the fryer as you monitor it—you wouldn’t want to get splashed with hot oil accidentally.
Some conventional cooking safety tips
Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Make sure to remain in the kitchen when cooking to keep an eye on it. If you are cooking a turkey, check the oven frequently and use a timer to help prevent an oven fire.
Keep children away from stovetops, open fires, lighters, matches, and candles.
The NFPA recommends keeping children at least 3 feet away from the stove while in use or cooking to help prevent any mishaps. Avoid accidents or fires by letting them know the stove is hot and that it is essential to be alert. Also, keep any lighters and matches locked in a high cabinet to avoid starting a fire.
Be careful of cords cluttering the kitchen.
Electric mixers, coffee makers, and plate warmers can be an electrical fire hazard due to the electricity running through the outlets. Also, ensure cords are not dangling off the counter within arm’s reach of children.
Test your smoke alarms.
Make sure to test your smoke alarms monthly, especially before the start of the Thanksgiving cooking season, so you and your family are alerted in the event of a fire. Batteries should be replaced every six months or upgraded to our 10-year sealed battery alarms to eliminate the need for battery replacements and late-night chirps.
Have a fire extinguisher.
If a fire does happen, make sure to have a fire extinguisher easily accessible, especially in the kitchen during the holiday season. Remember, P.A.S.S. when operating. Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the trigger, and sweep from side to side
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Be a Hydrant Hero "Clearing Snow Away From Fire Hydrants"
Have your kids become a “Hydrant Hero”
If you have a hydrant near your house, business or even down the street, please assist your local fire department by clearing no less than a 3' feet around a hydrant. By doing so you are enhancing the safety of your community.
As you continue to clear away snow from your property after this weeks epic snowfall, keep in mind there's a way to help out your local fire department too!
If you have a fire hydrant on your property, make sure to clear three feet of snow around it.
This will help firefighters access them faster, and in an emergency, every second counts.
Reasons clearing the snow away from hydrants can help response time
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