In a house, kitchen is the place where most serious accidents occur.Kitchen has many hazards.

cooking gas

ovens

grinders

lighters

matchsticks

Matches, lighters, cigarettes may become a cause of injury to children. Store matches and lighters out of children’s reach and sight Strike matches away from your body.

Never have hot tea, coffee or soup with child in your lap.

Keep pan handles turned inward so that children cannot reach them or pull them.

Keep hot dishes in the centre of the table.

Do not have low hanging table cloth which the child can pull down.

Have a well planned kitchen. Do not have storage shelves, over the cooking area.

Do not wear loose flowing clothes while cooking. Tuck in the loose end of your saree or duppatta

Use tongs to lift hot utensils from the stove.

Dish towels or old rags are dangerous as the loose end of the cloth may catch fire from the flame.

Put out candles and oil lamps when no one is at home. Do not keep them near curtains or calendars

A tip of a burning cigarette can start a fire. It should be extinguished.in and ash tray. Electricity

Electricity is the most versatile form of energy. Be sure all the electrical appliances are in a perfect working condition before you use.

Never operate any electrical appliance with wet hands, or in wet clothes or shoes.

Connect only one appliance to one socket. Overloading can cause over heating and cause fire.

Wires must not be strung over nails through doorways or put under mats or carpets.

Replace frayed wiring

Do not overloaded sockets

Put plug guards into the socket when not in use. Children are tempted to poke their fingers or sticks or pencils in it.