TRUE or FALSE: Wet pads or towels can be used when lifting hot items.

Using wet pads or towels to lift hot items is not advisable, as they can create a risk of burns. Wet materials can conduct heat more effectively than dry ones, which increases the likelihood of the heat transferring through the wet pad or towel to your hands or fingers. Additionally, moisture can cause steam burns when hot items are lifted, as the water can evaporate quickly under high heat, creating steam that can scald the skin. Therefore, using dry, heat-resistant materials such as oven mitts or silicone pads is the safest approach for handling hot items in back-of-house operations. This ensures that staff are protected from burns and can safely manage hot equipment in a kitchen environment.