Senior Safety
Clothing for Cooking:
Protect the Hands and Body
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Wear short sleeves
or close-fitting clothes
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Wear apron
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Use heavy duty potholders
to move hot pots and dishes
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Use oven mitts
You’re less likely to suffer any of these types of injury if you take these precautions before starting to cook.
-Wear short sleeves or close-fitting clothes to reduce the possibility of clothes catching on fire
-Wear a heavy cloth apron to hold clothes close to the body
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Place potholders and oven mitts where they’re ready to use the moment you need them
(Bridge)
Now that you’ve protected yourself ahead of time,
what precautions should you take in the cooking area before cooking?