Child safety
Do not carry a child while cooking
Before using a flame, hot oil, or hot pan, ask another adult to supervise the child or place the child safely away from the cooking area.
Why it matters
A sudden movement can spill hot oil or soup and injure both adult and child.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Holding a child while frying, opening an oven, or lifting a hot pan.
Correct action
Before using a flame, hot oil, or hot pan, ask another adult to supervise the child or place the child safely away from the cooking area.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- Before using a flame, hot oil, or hot pan, ask another adult to supervise the child or place the child safely away from the cooking area.
- Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Hong Kong Fire Services Department — Home Accident Prevention for Children
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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