Safe Knife HandlingPractices

In Your HandsKnives are often a part of any cutting operation line and can pose a safety risk to your employees if not handled correctly. While most sawing equipment comes with safety guards and kill switches,

hand-held knives aren't equipped with that luxury, and the safety of your employee comes down to knowing proper safe knife handling practices.

Keep KnivesSharp

A sharp knife makes cutting easier and reduces the risk of employees applyingunsafe pressure and angles while cutting.

#1

Wear aCutting Glove

It will keep your hand safe from cuts.

#2

Always Cut AwayFrom Yourself

Then if the knife slips, it won't cut you.

#3

Always Cut AwayFrom Yourself

Different cutting jobs require different knives. The wrong knife will makecutting difficult and increase the risk of injury.

#4

Cut on a StableCutting Board

A loose cutting board, or wobbly cutting surface,can easily cause knives to slip and injury employees.

#5

Never Grab aFalling Knife

Your mom was right – never, ever, ever grab a falling knife.Just move out of the way and let it fall.

#6

Keep Your EyesOn the Blade

You will see if the knife starts to slip or is coming dangerously close to causing an injury.

#7

Carry the Knife PointedDown, or in a Scabbard

If you slip and fall, or get bumped, you'll be glad you did. No falling onto sharp knife blades.

#8

Never Covera Knife

A knife that can't be seen is a dangerous knife. Always keep it where it can be seen.

#9

Don’t Put a Knifein a Full Sink

Someone will stick their hand in the water and cut themselves. Wash the knife off immediately.

#10

Don’t Put a Knifein a Full Sink

Any liquids or byproducts on the floor create a slip risk –something you don't want when employees are handling knives.

#11

Poly Top Cutting TablesAnother great way to protect your employees is by equipping your processing line with proper

cutting surfaces, specifically a poly-top cutting table. A heavy duty, stainless steel table is secure enough to provide a stable cutting surface and, if designed correctly, will help keep liquids and

byproducts from spilling onto the floor.

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