Fire Safety for Kids - Kitchen Safety Worksheets | Teach Starter - Free Printable

Let’s solve this step by step.

The worksheet is called “Keep Up With Kitchen Safety!” and it shows a messy kitchen with unsafe items scattered around. The task is to:

1. Find 12 unsafe things in the picture (they’re numbered 1–12 on the bottom left).
2. For each one, write what it is and why it’s unsafe.
3. Then, make a chore list to fix those problems.

But since we don’t have the actual image to point at, I’ll help you figure out common unsafe kitchen items that are likely shown — based on typical safety worksheets like this.

Here’s how to think about it:

Step 1: Look for things that could cause accidents.
- Things on the floor → someone could trip.
- Cords hanging down → could pull something hot or sharp onto you.
- Cleaning supplies near food → could get mixed up and poison someone.
- Open cabinets with heavy items → could fall on you.
- Wet floors → slipping hazard.
- Knives or sharp objects not put away → cuts.
- Food spilled → attracts bugs or makes floor slippery.
- Towels near stove → could catch fire.
- Bottles tipping over → spill chemicals or break glass.
- Cluttered counters → hard to cook safely, might knock things over.

Step 2: Match these to numbers 1–12 in your worksheet.
Since you can see the picture, go number by number and ask:
→ What is this object?
→ Why is it dangerous here?

Example:
If #1 is a bottle of drain cleaner sitting next to olive oil…
→ It’s unsafe because someone might mistake it for cooking oil and drink it — which would be very dangerous!

Step 3: Write your answers clearly.
For each number, write:
- Name of item
- Why it’s unsafe

Then, for the chore list, write simple tasks like:
- Put cleaning supplies under sink in locked cabinet.
- Wipe up spills right away.
- Hang towels away from stove.
- Plug cords into outlets properly, not dangling.
- Put knives in drawer or block.
- Sweep floor daily.
- Store food in closed containers.
- Don’t leave wet rags on counter.

You’ve got this! Just look carefully at each numbered spot in the picture and think: “What could go wrong here?”

Final Answer:
[Student must complete based on their own observation of the image — no single correct answer without seeing the exact locations of items 1–12. However, example responses for common hazards include:]

1. Drain cleaner near food – could be mistaken for cooking ingredient
2. Extension cord across floor – tripping hazard
3. Wet rag on counter – can spread germs or slip
4. Knife sticking out of drawer – cut risk
5. Spilled oil on floor – slipping hazard
6. Towel hanging near stove – fire risk
7. Open cabinet with heavy pots – could fall on head
8. Bottle tipping over – spill or breakage
9. Trash bag on floor – tripping or pest attraction
10. Unplugged appliance with cord dangling – shock or pull hazard
11. Food crumbs on counter – attracts pests
12. Broken glass on floor – cut hazard

Chore List Example:
- Store all cleaners in low, locked cabinet
- Sweep and mop floor after cooking
- Hang towels on hook far from stove
- Put knives in safe storage
- Plug in appliances properly
- Wipe counters after use
- Take out trash daily
- Fix broken items immediately
- Keep floors clear of cords and bags
- Store food in sealed containers
- Check cabinets are closed securely
- Clean up spills right away