Stand to ____ side when you open a hot oven.

Stand to ____ side when you open a hot oven.

• A. the left
• B. the right
• C. the front
• D. one side

Answer: (D)

Stand to one side when you open a hot oven. Opening the door releases a burst of hot air and steam, so stepping to the side keeps that heat away from your face, neck, and eyes and reduces the chance of burns. From this position you can still see into the oven and control the door more safely, while keeping your body out of the direct path of the escaping heat. Using oven mitts and keeping the other hand ready to shield or maneuver items also helps minimize the risk. Standing directly in front would put you in the line of heat and steam, which is why the safer practice is to stand to one side.

Stand to one side when you open a hot oven. Opening the door releases a burst of hot air and steam, so stepping to the side keeps that heat away from your face, neck, and eyes and reduces the chance of burns. From this position you can still see into the oven and control the door more safely, while keeping your body out of the direct path of the escaping heat. Using oven mitts and keeping the other hand ready to shield or maneuver items also helps minimize the risk. Standing directly in front would put you in the line of heat and steam, which is why the safer practice is to stand to one side.