Frying turkeys did not seem to be a thing until a few decades ago, but it is now viral. Indeed, it can also be hazardous.
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, Thanksgiving is a peak day for house fires due to all the home cooking.
For your safety on Thanksgiving, consider the following advice:
- When cooking, remain in the kitchen. It will allow you to monitor the situation should things go awry.
- Stay at home while you prepare the turkey, and be sure to monitor it as cooking time progresses. Do not be tempted to sneak away to the neighbor’s house for a two-hour glass of wine or get wrapped up in a three-hour phone call with your Aunt Linda in Chicago.
- When hot foods and liquids are prepared on Thanksgiving, keep children away from splash/splatter zones. Hot steam and scorching surfaces have the potential to cause severe burn injuries.
- Do you have functional smoke alarms? Verify that they are by checking them–everything should be working if you hear an ear-piercing shriek from them.
- Turkey fryers require a lot of oil and very high cooking temperatures, which may result in severe burns. In case you were unaware, fryers that do not need oil exist.
Have You Used A Fire Extinguisher Before?
Remember the PASS method (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep) when using a fire extinguisher.
- Take the pin out. The seal will be broken as a result.
- Aim low, at the fire’s base.
- Apply pressure on the handle.
- As you spray, move your hand side to side at the fire’s base.
Throughout the holidays, there is a lot going on at the house, so always remember safety.
Our Florida Personal Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton will be here to help you with any cooking-related injuries that may arise during the holidays.
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