One of the primary things that you need to do to stay safe in the kitchen is to stay calm. Trying to do anything in a hurry may lead you to suffer injuries in the kitchen. Try to be calm and controlled in your actions to prevent any kind of harm to yourself. Other than this, you need to check gas stoves and regulators before and after use. Make sure that the stoves that you are using does not have leakage at all. Also, make sure that you turn off the regulator completely once you are done with using the gas ovens. The most common form of accidents in the kitchen include burn injuries and injuring oneself with knives. Use a knife carefully, especially while chopping veggies or meat. Never ever touch hot plates or any other cooking containers with bare hands while they are on the stove, or if they have just been removed. The same goes for ovens. If you are baking anything and you need to remove the baking tin, let it rest for a while till it cools down, and then remove the tin. Touching hot plates is the most common way of getting scalded in the kitchen.
Also, make sure your food is removed from the cleaning area. Take care so that there aren't things like bleach or detergent near your area of cooking. If you need to clean up after cooking, first put the food away and then clean up the area. Finally, keep an eye on any electrical devices that you use and make sure the cords are not frayed or worn, to avoid electric shocks. Make sure you do not touch any electrical equipment with wet hands.
Following these basic steps will ensure your safety in the kitchen. Happy cooking!
