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Home > Departments > Environment, Health & Safety > EH&S Programs > Fire and Life Safety > Student Fire Safety > Cooking Safety

Cooking Safety

Some things to remember while cooking in your residence:

  • Test the stove to make sure all burners and the oven work.
  • Check to make sure the kitchen ventilation fan is working.
  • Locate a fire extinguisher and read the directions before you need to use it!
  • Remember never use water on a grease fire; smother flames with a lid or cookie sheet and turn off the burner.
  • Be sure stoves are free of combustible material (boxes, papers, plastic items, etc.) prior to use.
  • Never leave cooking appliances unattended!