According to a report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the most number of home cooking fires fall on Turkey Day. Additionally, it also mentioned that “unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths.” Homeowners should always be alert for fire hazards amidst the holiday hustle and bustle.
It pays to be attentive and mindful of these cooking safety tips for Thanksgiving to ensure that your family is healthy and safe, so you can all enjoy each other’s company during one of America’s favorite holidays.
Use a timer
Be sure to routinely check whatever you have simmering on your stove or baking in your oven.
While frying or grilling, never leave food unattended.
Be sure to routinely check whatever you have simmering on your stove or baking in your oven.
Keep the fryer outside.
If frying or deep-frying, keep fryer away from walls. Your surroundings must also be free from moisture to prevent accidents from happening, which are all too common when deep-frying a whole turkey.
Use proper cookware for your cooking appliances.
Glass casseroles or lids may explode from the heat when used on a stove or burner. Do not use cookwares that are not compatible with your stove or oven.
Keep pot holders and oven mitts at a safe distance from kitchen fires.
Warmed surfaces such as stove tops can cause light materials to combust or ignite.
Avoid loose clothing near kitchen fires.
Loose sleeves, dangling accessories, and the likes might accidentally catch fire when you’re distracted by festivities.
Do not use water to douse grease fire.
It is better to douse it with baking soda instead. Quickly turn off the burner and make sure you are wearing an oven mitt, smother flames with the lid. Use a fire extinguisher if flames are getting out of hand.
Always have a fire extinguisher within reach.
Ensure that it has not yet expired, and you know how to use it.
Turn off and unplug appliances after cooking.
Eliminate the potential danger of an appliance being accidentally turned on if they are within reach of your kids or pets.
Have emergency contact numbers at the ready.
Easy access to essential numbers can spell the difference in preventing further disaster. It is good to know that there is a dependable fire damage restoration company in Savannah that you can call if needed.
Have emergency contact numbers at the ready.
Easy access to essential numbers can spell the difference in preventing further disaster. It is good to know that there is a dependable fire damage restoration company in Savannah that you can call if needed.
Have emergency contact numbers at the ready.
Fire extinguishers are handy and are useful for putting out or containing minor fires until the fire department arrives, but they have limitations. The number one priority when a fire starts is to evacuate the building, as it can grow and spread so easily.
- Portable fire extinguishers must be used to put out fires that are not growing and are confined to a small area. Only utilize a portable fire extinguisher when everyone is out of the structure, the fire department has been or is being contacted, and the room is not full of smoke.
- To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS:
- Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism.
- Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
- Sweep the nozzle from side to side.
You ay download the NFPA fact sheet regarding proper fire extinguisher location and placement for guidance.
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