Health And Safety

Question 1

What are the 4 safety rules

Answer 1

Always walk during class never run

Wipe up or clean messes immediately

Make sure saucepan handles face inwards and have a pot stand and some oven gloves ready to remove it from the ovens

Carry sharp knives by the handle facing down

Question 2

What are the personal hygiene rules

Answer 2

Wash hand with hot soapy water before practical

Remove all jewellery and nail polish

Wear a clean apron and tie back long hair

Cover cuts with blue waterproof plaster

Don’t cough or sneeze over food and don’t eat or drink

Question 3

What are three examples of kitchen hygiene

Answer 3

Use a clean dishcloth to clean desks and a clean tea towel for dishes

Ensure all equipment is clean before use

Use red chopping board for raw meat,onions and green for bread,cooked meat,fruit and vegetables

Spray antibacterial spray over desks and wipe down before practicals

Question 4

How do you treat:
1.A minor cut
2.A burn
3.A scald

Answer 4

1.washed under cool water and dried cover with blue waterproof plaster
2.+3.run it under cold water for about 10 minutes or until the pain subsides

Question 5

What is a burn and what is a scald

Answer 5

Burn= caused by dry heat e.g. touching a hot grill

Scald= wet heat e.g. steam from kettle

Question 6

What are the cooking utensils

Answer 6

Bowl scraper=removes mixture from bowl
Wooden spoon = stirs sweet food when cooking
Rolling pin = rolls out dough
Red spatula = stirs savoury food
Pot stand = used to rest hot pots on
Fruit board= used for cutting up fruits,veg cooked meat and bread on
Meat board = used for cutting up raw meat, onions and garlic
Tray= to place food on for the oven
Fruit knife = used to cut fruits and vegetables
Peeler= use to peel skin off fruits and vegetables
Grater= used to shred foods such as cheese and Carrots
Cooling tray= this allows air to circulate hot foods on
Measuring jug= measures liquids
Mixing bowl = used to mix larger ingredients in
Spoons= for mixing measuring and stirring small amounts of ingredients
Dishcloth and cloth= used to wipe around tables sinks and to dry dishes

Question 7

What are the steps before a practical

Answer 7

1.tuck in stool and bag ,check laces are tied
2.put on apron
3.tie back long hair
4.remove jewellery and watches
5.wash hands with hot soapy water
6.spray and wipe tables
7.wait instructions from teacher