A blast of heat or steam
can be released when
opening hot oven doors,
saucepan lids, etc. Steam
can cause very serious
burns. Oil in deep fryers is
particularly hazardous.
Safeguards
1 Do not carry hot
containers
✔ Do not carry hot
containers
especially across busy areas
✔ Let containers cool first
✔ Store containers with hot
liquid on a flat level
surface
✔ Never use wet cloths to
carry hot items
✔ Plan to avoid the need to
carry
✔ Ensure handles are secure
on containers – pots, pans,
etc.
2 Use oven gloves
✔ Use oven gloves provided
✔ Avoid using a tea towel instead
✔ Take care that gloves fit properly
✔ Ensure you have a proper grip before moving
3 Keep floors clear
✔ Keep floors and access routes clear
✔ Practice good housekeeping
✔ A slip/trip can lead to a burn/scald injury
✔ Never place hot containers on the floor
✔ Establish safe cleaning and oil draining procedures
4 Don’t reach across hot surfaces
✔ Do not lean across hot stoves
✔ Walk around the side where possible
✔ Switch flames off before leaning over gas rings
5 Open lids away from you
✔ Open lids away from you and others to prevent the
rise of steam as well as splash back from liquid food
✔ Never leave cooking pots so that the handles overlap
the stove edge
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