Want to be the next Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsey? Before putting on your apron and preparing your kitchen surfaces – pause and consider the dangers. Nearly two thirds of all domestic fires happen because of cooking.

There are many safety tips you need to consider before sporting that chef’s hat!

Your kitchen can be a deadly place without taking the right precautions. So let’s take a look at the important aspects of fire safety in the kitchen. Only then should you get started on that Sunday roast!

Fire Safety In Your Kitchen

Ventilation: This is a must-have in any kitchen. If you do not have air vents, open a window or door. Make sure your kitchen is well ventilated before turning on your oven.

Cooking with fat: You must stay in the kitchen at all times when cooking with fat as it can ignite easily. If the fat overheats and starts to smoke, switch the cooker off and leave until it’s cooled. Never pour water onto hot fat.

Material: Loose clothing can catch fire easily, as can tea towels and any other fabric. Be aware of the space around you at all times.

Smoke alarms: Install and regularly test your smoke alarm. A working smoke alarm could save you and your family.

Electrical appliances: Check any other appliances for a build-up of fat, grease or crumbs. Haven’t cleaned your toaster in a while? Now’s the time to do so. This quick clean up could save you and your family from disaster.

Be aware of electrical safety at all plug socket points and never put anything metallic in the microwave!

Key Safety Points

• Keep lighters and matches out of reach of children
• Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home
• Don’t leave pans on the hob unattended
• If you can, in the event of a fire, close the doors on your way out of the building
• Call 999

Did you know? 56 people die each year because their smoke alarm is not working.

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