PF116 Kitchen safety

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Criterion PF116 Guidance

Criterion PF116

Kitchen and cooking facilities or appliances are designed, located or fitted with safety devices to ensure that children cannot access them without adult assistance or supervision.

Guidance

How to show you are complying

You need to make sure that children cannot access kitchen and cooking facilities or appliances without the assistance of an adult.

There are several ways you can do this:

create a separate space
close kitchen or cooking facilities off with a full or half door that can be child locked
fit all appliances with safety devices.

Children can still be involved in cooking and food preparation activities, as long as an adult is present to guide and ensure safety.

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How we assess compliance

When assessing whether you comply with PF116

Questions we are likely to ask

How do you make sure children can’t access the kitchen or cooking facilities without support?

We are likely to look at, measure or count

Look at how kitchen and cooking facilities or appliances are located, designed or secured so that children can’t access them without supervision.

Tools to help you comply

The tools below are here to support you, but you do not have to use them. You can use other tools or methods that work better for your service.

You can find more tips by visiting Plunket’s website.

Burns and fire – Whānau Āwhina Plunket

Why this is important

Kitchens and cooking areas can pose safety risks, so it's important to supervise access or restrict it when needed to keep children safe.