subject: Cabinets and the Kitchen – Making the Place Safe [print this page] Cabinets and the Kitchen Making the Place Safe
While many people don't stop to think about it a little bit, but the kitchen is actually a place plagued by various hazards and dangers which could spell serious trauma and injuries to anyone who has the misfortune of getting struck by them; boiling water, hot oil, knives, gas and electric appliances, slippery floors, hot boiling foods and saucesetcetc.. To be honest, these are all essential aspects of a kitchen, and nothing can be done to eliminate those aspects of life. However, there are some things which you can go through with to make the environment safer for you and for your entire family. Here are some advices on how to achieve that goal.
First off, you should refrain from installing light sockets and switches near water and moisture-filled areas, such as the sink or the washing machine, for obvious reasons. You can also help yourself fight off slippery floors by choosing a certain type of tiles which won't get slippery when wet (polish tiles, for example). If you have gas appliances, then you should check them on a regular basis to ensure that no gas leaks are occurring. If, once again, you have gas appliances and happen to own a gas hob, then you should definitely refrain from placing it next to sources of draft, meaning doors or windows (they will cause the gas to be blown out and wasted). Like any sensible person, you should always have taken the necessary precautions when it comes to dealing with fiery situations (have a smoke alarm installed and a small fire extinguisher ready just in case the firemen don't always come on time); you should also make use of non-flammable materials in the kitchen. One of the best sources of safety for many people is light, and the ability to see what's coming; a poorly lit kitchen is sure to cause an accident at one point or another.
