Don’t stop looking while you’re cooking

Did you know that during 2010 over 80% of kitchen fires were attributed to cooking being left unattended?

ACT Fire and Rescue recommends the following kitchen safety tips

1. Never leave cooking unattended
2. Make sure pot handles are facing inwards
3. Keep stoves, ovens and exhuast fans free of greease and fat build-up
4. Keep tea towels and electrical leads away from the stove
5. Wear clothes with tight-fitting sleeves when cooking
6. Put a lid on a pot or pan if it catches fire – never pick it up and carry it
7. Have a fire blanket and extinguisher (e.g. CO2 or dry powder) in the kitchen
8. Ensure there is a working smoke alarm
9. Have a fire escape plan in place and practise it reguarly.

Winter Safety Tips Factsheet [.PDF 738 KB]
Kitchen Safety Tips Factsheet [.PDF 844 KB]