Portable Fire Extinguisher- making a significant difference to fire safety at kitchens

At homes, kitchens are most vulnerable to fire hazards and even smaller fires, mainly because of their utility for cooking application and a higher possibility of presence of electrical appliances in a kitchen. Nevertheless, there are ways to ensure that fires at kitchen do not start at all and even if there is a fire accident at a kitchen in unforeseen circumstances, the fire is doused quickly and extent of damage is minimal. A simple and portable fire extinguisher can be greatly helpful for dousing fires quickly, as soon as they start. This becomes all the more important because most hazardous fires initiate as smaller fires.

With some due fire safety precautions at kitchen and while cooking, one can ensure the safety of self and prevent a vast majority of accidents from occurring in the first place. The most significant measures of fire safety in kitchens probably start with making sure that one cooks safely. Steps that should be adhered to for the purpose of keeping the kitchen safe include:-

1. Basics ways of cooking safely with stove, toaster and electrical appliances-

A person could start with turning off or reducing the flames if one is required to temporarily leave the kitchen while cooking to attend a phone call. Similarly, it is of utmost importance to avoid wear loose clothing while cooking as something like hanging sleeves or scarves could be vulnerable to catch fire. Another important procedure is making sure and cross checking that cooker is turned off after one is through with cooking. If oven, grill and toaster are clean, chances of a fire related accident reduce significantly as bits of food or accumulated grease in appliances can initiate a fire. All electrical appliances and even stove should always be a fair distance away from curtains and no objects must be stored directly above the stove. Similarly, aluminum foil and metallic objects must not be put in an oven as these enhance the risk of a fire hazard.
Before one starts cooking, it is recommendable to make sure that the stove is absolutely clean and there are no remains of oil, grease or leftover food on or around it as these could possibly catch fire. Something as simple as a small cotton napkin is inflammable and should always be away from the stove.

2. Additional kitchen safety measures for children

Children could be more vulnerable to getting injured in the kitchen as their instinctive reactions to various situations are different from those of adults. One must try and make sure that he never has hot foods or coffee while holding a child. Likewise, children should always be away from cooking areas while you are cooking. It is recommendable to use rear burners of a stove as much as possible because pan handles that stick out over the floor area are more likely to be bumped into or grabbed by a child. Children should be told that hot objects can injure them.

3. Cooking with oil

A pan or pot should never be more than one-third full with oil, and one should always try and make sure that the oil never gets too hot while cooking as it is vulnerable to catch fires.

It is of utmost importance to maintain high levels of alertness when in kitchen as most home fires start when one gets distracted while cooking. Cooking with grease or oil should be done very carefully and you could use a timer if you want to watch TV for a few minutes while cooking. Alternately, it is best to not use the TV at all while cooking with oil or grease.

In case a pan does catch fire while cooking, try to turn off the heating source or cut out the oxygen supply by sliding a lid over the pan, but this should be done only if it is safe. Never splatter water over a fire caused by oil or grease as this could further spread the fire. Do not remove the lid if a pan is on fire as this would add oxygen and further accentuate the flames. If a pan does catch fire, make sure that you don’t carry it to the sink or outside as this could fan the flames or cause injury. The pan should not be moved until it is completely cool.

4. Ventilation in the kitchen

Proper ventilation in the kitchen is a must to provide adequate escape route for fumes. One must always try and make sure that path for ventilation is not blocked and exhaust fans, chimneys or other ventilation devices are working properly and are in a good condition.

5. Making sure that electrical equipment and circuitry are in a good condition

Electrical appliances should be serviced regularly such that they are in a good working condition and do not initiate a fire. Similarly, chords and circuitry should be inspected regularly and be replaced if they show any signs of damage.
   
Significance of keeping a portable Fire Extinguisher handy in kitchen:

Chances of a minor fire accident are always there, even if a person is invariably cautious and works towards making sure that no such event takes place. A portable fire extinguisher, though inexpensive can empower one to check a small fire before it causes any significant damage. It is a simple and effective solution and in an emergency scenario, its utility can be priceless. Fire accidents in kitchen harm thousands of people every year and each one of us is vulnerable. Injury to loved ones or self is never acceptable and an easy to use fire extinguisher can make a huge difference in ensuring one’s well being in the kitchen.

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