Scrub your hands, wrists, and between your fingernails with soapy water for at least 20 seconds, then dry them with a clean towel.

Wipe the counter and the tools you will use with hot, soapy water, then dry them with a clean cloth.

Use a separate cutting board for raw meat, chicken, and fish; do not let this board touch any other ingredients.

Carry the knife with its tip pointing down and its edge facing away from your body; after use, place it in a knife block or sheath.

Turn pot and pan handles inward so they do not extend beyond the stove, and do not work at the stove in loose-sleeved clothing.

For a grease fire, turn off the stove and cover the pan with a lid or a large damp cloth; do not uncover it for at least a few minutes.