From grease buildup on the range hood to an overloaded outlet, here’s what to watch for and how to reduce the risk of a fire.

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 ...

Bleach and Ammonia Cleaners: According to experts, some chemical products and poorly stored items can cause eye irritation, infection, and even serious injury. Kitchen Items That Are Dangerous to Your ...

Clean exhaust networks are also important for kitchen safety to avoid grease fires, and to ensure proper airflow around the ...

They may seem obvious, but we're all guilty of these habits. Never leave cooking unattended—it's the leading cause of home fires and fire-related deaths. Keep flammable items like oven mitts and paper ...

A U.K. food safety expert says that cookbooks have so much potentially harmful bacteria clinging to their pages that they should be banned from the kitchen. According to Richard Conroy, home cooks are ...

The kitchen is the heart of the home, a place for gathering, eating, and cooking. But with its combination of heat, sharp objects, and heavy appliances, it can also be a room full of hidden dangers.

Older kitchens hide safety risks in plain sight, from aging electrical systems and awkward layouts to moisture damage and storage problems that quietly become part of everyday life. Homes that have ...

You're in the kitchen, hungry and in a hurry. When something breaks or you spot a problem, you reach for the fastest solution. Maybe it's a bit of tape, a makeshift plug, or a shortcut with an ...