Maximum Security – 7 Kitchen Security Tips

It’s a fact that thousands of Americans, every year, are seriously injured while working in the kitchen!

Now, some of you might not believe this and would pay no heed to it. While, others might stop a second to give it a serious thought. Before you decide on what to do,just read this piece of content once as it might help you change your point of view. No matter how much we voice our judgment and put forth our reasons for a kitchen being a secured place, but the reality isthat the kitchen witnesses many mishaps and you need to do something to turn it into a real safe zone.

Following are some maximum security for kitchen tips that you need to take care of while you are away or in the house.

1. Be sure that smoke is finding its way out!
   According to the Unites States Fire Administration, maximum people are not well-informed about the fact that houses without smoke alarms are more likely to catch fire. In fact, most of the times, fire in the houses is initiated from the kitchen only. Thus, it becomes essential to install smoke detectors so that in case of emergencies,these can be activated to warn you. Moreover, keep checking them for their appropriate functioning at regular intervals.

2. Maneuver your knives
Chopping and cutting are integral elements of any kitchen, with knives being the mandatory arm. However, along with vegetables and stuff, these knives are a capable enough to cut your fingers as well. So, what you have to do is understand the technique of holding them and pay keen attention while performing the mentioned activities. Most of all don’t let children play around when you are at work in the kitchen.




3. Spill can lead to a fall!
Food, oil, water or anything else fallen on the floor can make you fall on the floor! To prevent that, just clean the mess up as soon as possible. An added advantage is that it always feels good to cook and bake in the kitchen that is clean and tidy!

4. Mittens must not be forgotten!
Heated appliances areas unsafe as hot burner or boiling liquid. So, either you are pulling the bowl out of the oven or picking up the hot container, do use mittens!In addition, be careful while opening the lids of pans or pots containing steamed or hot food! Keeping these containers at an appropriate distance is also advisable so that you don’t burn your hand or face with steam.




5. Discard Frayed Appliances!
Things tend to wear off over time and same happens with the appliances as well. Whether it is your toaster, microwave, mixer, or your refrigerator; every gadget demands to be examined on regular intervals and ones that are frayed should be discarded. Besides this, do ensure that all the plugs of the electronic devices have 3-prong grounded connections for safety and you are not using extension cords to put them into use. You should also avoid the temptation of repairing old appliances by yourselves as a possibility of short-circuit is always there.

6. Get to know your ‘Fire Extinguisher’ to get maximum security against mishaps
You might come across a fire situation in your kitchen at any point in time. Hence, you should know how to operate a fire extinguisher. It is important to know about different fires and ways to cease them too. For instance, baking soda or a pan cover works best to extinguish electric fires, never try to extinguish it with water. Even if after trying the fire doesn’t cease, you should call the Fire Department. Never take the fire situation mildly as it can easily get out of control within minutes.

7. Prevention is always better!
To enhance the safety of your kitchen, it is advised to install surveillance cameras which will monitor the activities of your kitchen from anywhere at anytime. These surveillance systems would help you confirm that all the appliances in your kitchen are turned off while you are away, or keep a track of your children while they are in the kitchen and you are not, or monitor whether pets are near the hot stove or not, and alike.

Hope we were able to offer you some insights that might have helped you take the right decision!

Author Bio: Acknowledged for his security acumen, Ted Yu is a gadget wizard, an active blogger, and an eminent speaker. With more than 10 years of experience to his credit, Ted has always been a pertinent contributor to the securityindustry. He is closely associated with Revo America, a well renowned security products manufacturer and retailer. Needless to say, Ted boasts for paramount and credible products only, with Revo’s being his favorite.