A number of work habits will prevent fire and burns

• A number of work habits will prevent fire and burns

• No flammable materials near hot appliances
• Avoid loose clothing with long sleeves
• Use dry pot holders, not towels
• Store flammable materials away from heat
• Wipe off range after each use, to avoid grease build-up
• If you smell gas don’t turn on any appliances- ventilate room and call gas company
• Turn pan handles in toward the back of the range
• Remove pan lids so steam escapes away from you
• Keep appliance cords out of the way
• Use both hands to remove a pan from the oven
• Turn off appliances /oven when cooking is finished
• Lower food with spoon into fat slowly – not fingers