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FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE - LEARNER'S MANUAL

9.6.2 Causes of fire

Following are the major sources that can cause fire incidents in the kitchen.

• Electricity.
• Cleaning supplies (liquid substances).
• Flammable liquids.
• Combustible liquids.
• Careless smoking.
• Improper storage.
• Unattended cooking.

9.6.3 Preventing fire accident in the kitchen

• Make sure all the electric appliances & burners are turned off before you leave the
kitchen.
• Keep electrical appliance away from water to avoid electrical shock and fire.
• Stay away from electrical sockets, especially if your hands are wet.
• Make sure paper towels, dish towels and pot holders are kept away from the
stovetop, so they do not catch fire.
• Never add water to dish that has hot oil in it, it could splatter, and someone could
get hurt.
• Dress properly, don’t wear loose fitting.
• Never leave cooking unattended, if you must leave the kitchen for some reason
turn off.
• Avoid reaching over the stove for anything while cooking.
• Clean any grease build-up from the stove, oven and exhaust fan regularly,
cooking grease and oil ignite fire easily spread rapidly.
• Keep the stovetop clean and clear from and grease.
• Do not put metallic materials in the microwave oven which may cause sparks
and eventually damage the microwave.
• Prevent boil-overs by not overfilling pots.
• Use a burner that’s the appropriate size for the pan you’re using.
• Do not smoke in the kitchen.
• Know the use of fire extinguisher and their location.
• Keep combustibles like cloth, paper, oil etc free from the hot surface.
• Have a good lighting in the kitchen and work area.

Type of fire extinguisher

Commonly used fire extinguishers for civilian purpose are:
• Water based extinguisher.
• Dry chemical based extinguisher.
• CO2 based extinguisher.
• Foam based extinguisher.

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