How safe is your kitchen?

How safe is your kitchen, are you aware of all the possible hazzards to your family? Take the time to complete our Kitchen Safety Quiz.

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Kitchen Safety Quiz

What proportion of accidental house fires start because of cooking?

a.    One third

b.    Half

c.    Two thirds

What is the most common cause of house fires?

a.    Chip pans

b.    Electrical faults

c.    Candles

What should you not do to put out an electrical fire?

a.    Pull the plug out

b.    Pour water on the fire

c.    Smother the fire with a fire blanket

What is the number one cause of scald injuries among young children?

a.    Irons

b.    Hot drinks

c.    Saucepans

How long after you have made a cup of tea can it still scald a baby?

a.    15 mins

b.    25 mins

c.    35 mins

What percentage of serious hot drink scalds involve children under five?

a.    30%

b.    60%

c.    90%

When your medicine says it should be kept cool, what does this mean?

a.    It should be stored in the freezer

b.    It should be kept away from warm places like radiators

c.    It should be stored in the fridge

What is the best place to store your cleaning products?

a.    On a kitchen work surface

b.    In the cupboard under the sink

c.    In a locked cupboard well out of reach

Is a ‘child resistant’ container ‘child proof’?

a.    Yes

b.    No, some 3-4 year olds can open them in seconds

c.    No, but only if the top has not been fastened properly

Some products have a bittering agent that makes them taste very unpleasant

a.    True, check the label

b.    False