Critical safety ruleKitchen fire safety
Never leave cooking unattended
Stay in the kitchen while the stove is on; turn it off before you leave.
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Kitchen Safety Pack
Start with fire, gas, and hot-oil risks, then learn cookware, knife, blender, food separation, cooking temperature, refrigeration, reheating, and the boundary when children are near the kitchen.
Suggested kitchen learning order
Learn fire, gas, and hot oil first, continue with blades and appliances, then complete the food-safety and household rules. Open each lesson below for the full steps.
Critical safety ruleGas safetyHandle a suspected gas leak without sparks
Do not operate switches, appliances, phones, or doorbells; move away before calling for help.
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High-priority reminderBurn and scald preventionKeep water away from very hot oil
Dry food, utensils, and the cooker area before frying, and never pour water into very hot or burning oil.
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High-priority reminderKitchen fire safetyKeep cloths, paper, and flammable items away from the stove
Before turning on the stove, remove cloths, kitchen paper, packaging, plastic bags, and aerosol cans from the cooking area.
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High-priority reminderBurn and scald preventionPosition pan handles safely while cooking
Turn pot and pan handles inward or toward the wall, away from the cooker edge, people, and other hot burners.
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High-priority reminderKitchen fire safetyVentilate while using a gas cooker
Start suitable ventilation before cooking and keep fresh air flowing without blowing directly on the flame.
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Critical safety ruleSharp object safetyPut knives away immediately after use
Store knives in a secure knife block, sheath, or safe place with the blade protected and out of children's reach.
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High-priority reminderElectrical safetyUnplug a blender before handling its blades
Switch off and unplug, wait for the blades to stop, then fit, remove, or clean them as instructed.
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Critical safety ruleFood safetySeparate raw food from cooked and ready-to-eat food
Use separate chopping boards and knives; keep cooked or ready-to-eat food above sealed raw meat in the fridge.
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High-priority reminderFood safetyCook food to at least 75°C at the centre
Use a food thermometer to confirm at least 75°C in the thickest centre.
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High-priority reminderFood safetyRefrigerate perishables within two hours
Note the time and refrigerate cooked or purchased perishable food within two hours.
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High-priority reminderFood safetyReheat leftovers thoroughly and no more than once
Take only the needed portion, reheat the centre to at least 75°C, and do not reheat refrigerated leftovers more than once.
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High-priority reminderChild safetyDo 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.
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Standard safety ruleBurn and scald preventionLet ovens and air fryers cool before touching or cleaning
After use, switch off and unplug, then let the body, basket, tray, and interior cool as instructed before cleaning or storage.
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Standard safety ruleFood safetyStir and turn food during microwave heating
Where suitable, stir or turn food partway through, allow standing time, and check the centre is thoroughly hot.
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