Restaurants have proverbially high staff turnover, and are almost always short-staffed in the kitchen, so losing staff-hours to injury is the last thing you need. Unfortunately cooks are especially ...

Your kitchen is one of the most important, central places in your home, and because of that, it’s essential to make sure it’s a safe place to be. Certain cooking habits — or neglected chores — can ...

Learn which commonly overlooked spots may become fire hazards if they aren't cleaned regularly.

Key fire hazards: Leaving cooking unattended, overheating oil, and storing items in ovens can quickly escalate into dangerous kitchen fires. Why it matters: Home cooking fires affected 170,000 U.S.

Cooking is a money-saving activity that the entire family can participate in, but there are a lot of hidden hazards and safety risks when it comes to using knives, microwaves, and fire to transform ...

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it can also be a dangerous space if you're unknowingly setting yourself up for ...

Everyone loves a good kitchen shortcut. After all, saving time while cooking or cleaning can make life easier, especially when you’re juggling a busy schedule. But some kitchen shortcuts aren’t just ...

Food safety research used video observations to show people touching kitchen towels before washing their hands or using towels after washing their hands inadequately. Even after properly washing their ...

Bagel-related injuries ranked No. 5 in a 2008 government study on finger cuts. Put an end to the pain by splitting a bagel the safe way: Lay it flat on a work surface while pressing down with one hand ...