Get a Taste for Safe Cooking

Research shows that most home fires begin in the kitchen. While delicious feasts bring smiles to the table, the preparation also serves-up the potential for fire and burn injuries. To help families enjoy homemade meals without the interruption of an injury, the Home Safety Council offers safety advice for cooks and those ready to eat to keep in mind while delectable meals are cooking.

Visit MySafeHome.org

HSC has created a first-of-its-kind online tool to help people find and fix the leading causes of accidents in the home. MySafeHome.org allows you to tour a virtual home, room-by-room, learning about the leading causes of serious home injuries. State-of-the-art digital animation will show you the major risk areas, indoors and out, and let you know exactly what to do to keep your loved ones safe.

Room-by-Room Safety: Visit the Kitchen

From homemade mashed potatoes and gravy to roast turkey and baked treats, delicious family meals are a highlight of all home gatherings. To stay injury-free in the kitchen throughout the year, the Home Safety Council urges families to follow a few simple steps while cooking. Click here and select “Kitchen” for tips to keep you and your family safe while preparing your homemade meals.

Home Safety Tips

Use the following Home Safety Council resources and tips to ensure that you and your family are safe while cooking meals.

• Turkey Fryer Safety
• Cooking Safety
• Kitchen Fires
• Kitchen Safety Checklist
• Fire Prevention Tips
• Step-by-Step Fire Drill
• Smoke Alarms
• Burn Prevention
• Home Fire Sprinklers