Knife safety: 30 tips to avoid cuts handling

1 Keep the knives sharp, and let the rest of the staff know when they sharpen knives freshly.
 2 Never touch knife blades.
 3 Use a knife only for the intended purpose; Use the right knife for cutting work.
 4 Place a damp cloth under a cutting board to prevent the plate from sliding.
 5 When it is interrupted, stop cutting knife and cut it down on a flat and safe surface.
 6 knives Never place near the edge of a counter.
 7 Never leave a knife soaking in a sink.
 8 Let a falling knife fall. Step back, warn others. Do not try to pick up the knife.
 9 knives carry the cutting edge at an angle a little away from your body.
 10 hand a knife to another person, place it on a clean surface and let the other person pick it up.
 11 knives store properly in racks or knife holders.
 12 handle knives, use, and stores and other sharp utensils safely.
 13 Cut in the direction away from the body.
 14 Keep fingers and thumbs out of the path of the cutting line.15 Wear protective clothing provided by the employer, such as steel mesh or Kevlar gloves.
16 Use a knife only for the intended purpose and use the right knife for the cutting job.
 Knives 17 stores, saws and blades in a designated storage area when not in use. Do not store the blades with the exposed edge.
 18 Installation of blade supports on work tables to avoid injury to workers.
 19 Equip the knives with the disc protectors or safety devices that protect the knuckles of the hand from sliding on the blade you just purchased.
 20 Bring knives with the cut edge angled slightly away from your body, with the tip pointing down to your side.
 21 Place a knife that is being handed to someone down on a clean surface and let the other person pick it up.22 Clean the knife immediately after use or place it in a dishwasher or container labeled "only for knives."
 23 Avoid placing knives near the edge of a counter.
 24 Do not talk to coworkers while using a knife. When it is interrupted, stop cutting and place the knife on a safe surface. Do not try to cut while you are distracted.
 25 Allow only experienced, trained workers to sharpen knives. This is done correctly by keeping your thumb under the protection of the knuckle protection rim on the sharpener handle, rather than on the top of the rim where it could be cut.
 26 Keep knives sharp and in good condition; Dull knives tend to slip and can cause injuries. Tell other staff members when the blades are freshly sharpened.27 Protect workers using shovels from the agitation mixer. Remind workers to firmly hold the top of the container on the shaken cup while mixing to avoid exposure to the blade.
 28 retractable blade knives that are a good choice for general use, and offer the advantage of being able to quickly adjust the depth of cut of the blades plus the safety of allowing the blade to retract completely inside the handle when not in use.
 29 Snap blade knives are built around a blade designed to snap-off or break into sections, providing a cool, sharp cut point without having to open the knife. These knives are a good choice for mid-range and light applications, or when adhesive materials such as packing tape leave a residue on the sheet, making a critical sharp edge.30 special purpose blades (utility, round knit, hook, scoring, lining, linoleum, etc.) are available for a variety of cutting applications.


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