Cooking Safety

Keep a close eye on your cooking.
If you must leave the kitchen for a short time, take a pot holder or another item along to remind you that something’s on the stove.
Declare a three-foot (one-meter) “kid-free zone” around your stove and keep kids and pets away.

Stay alert.
Don’t cook if you’re sleepy, if you have been drinking a lot of alcohol, or if you are taking medication that makes you drowsy.

Keep your stove top free of flammables.
Keep pot holders, food packaging, dish towels, and any other combustibles off your stove top.

Keep your kitchen clean.
Built-up grease can catch fire. Clean your oven, stove, and countertops often.

Roll up your sleeves.
Keep loose clothing away from burners and hot ovens.

Turn pot handles in.
Avoid bumping a pot and spilling hot food. Use back burners whenever possible. Keep curtains and anything that burns at least three feet (one meter) away from you stove.

Should you have questions or comments about Cooking Safety, please e-mail us at: lossprevention@mmgins.com.

Latest Revision: 10/24/2008