Safety in the Kitchen

	Whenever possible, wear elbow-length, flame-retardant oven mitts, particularly if you have sensory or visual problems. Otherwise, you may use regular-length, flame-retardant mitts. Avoid using a towel or pot holder to remove something from the oven because your fingers or arm inadvertently may be exposed to a hot surface.
	Avoid wearing baggy clothing or loose sleeves around the burners.
	Keep flammable objects, such as paper or grease, away from stove.
	Be sure to clean grease from oven and burners frequently to prevent grease fires.
	Wipe up spills immediately so nobody slips and falls.
	Use a stepladder only to reach something up high; do not stand on a chair, especially if you have difficulty balancing.
	Make sure you have a fire extinguisher and keep it charged.
	Make sure you keep fresh batteries in your smoke alarm; check all batteries in spring and fall when you turn your clocks ahead or back one hour.