Kitchen Appliances

Kitchen design and organisation
Consider a safety gate at the entrance to the kitchen to prevent
access when cooking.
Make sure corners at a child s height are rounded or padded.
Use child resistant locks on cupboards, especially those containing
detergents and dishwasher tablets, powder or liquid.
Position all electrical outlets close to the bench surfaces where the
appliances will be used.
Never put poisons in food or drink containers. Poisons should be kept
in their original containers and clearly labelled.
Make sure that drawers or cupboards with knives, scissors, matches
and lighters have child resistant locks fitted.
Install smoke alarms near the entrance to the kitchen with batteries
checked and replaced annually.
Design the stove and the sink to be close to each other this minimises
carrying of hot food and possible scalds. Have benches on either side
of the stove to avoid the need to carry hot food and liquids.
Items that are used frequently should be stored in easy reach and
at a convenient height, preferably between shoulder and hip height.