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Knife Safety
By: John [email protected]
Knife Safety• The use of knives and cutting devices injure thousands of
employees every year. • Cuts can be severe and painful
sometimes requiring stitches. Why these mishaps occur?• One reason is that we don’t give
utility knives the respect they deserve.
Knife Safety• Excuses are: • I know how to use a knife what else do I need to know.• Its just a knife• Attitudes like these can lead
to serious mistakes and accidents.
Knife Safety• Causes, Prevention of cutter Mishaps:• Not- train properly or at all. • Not- inspecting the cutter
before using it.• Not- using the right
cutting device for the job.• Not- using them safely• Not- sharp enough
Knife Safety• Disabling the safety device• Not paying attention when using knives and placing the hand
or body in the way of the cutting path.• Trying to cut on an unstable
work surface.• Using them as a screw driver
or scrapers.
Knife Safety• Provide your employees with the right safety knives or cutting
devices.
How to protect yourself from getting injured by these cutting devices:
• Don’t disable any safety features in the cutters.• Always pay attention to your work when using a cutter.• Keep your stationary hand or body clear of the cutting path.
How to protect yourself from getting injured by these cutting devices:
• Make sure you are working on a stable surface. • Inspect cutter before using it check if the blade is sharp a dull
blade is an unsafe blade. It requires more force to cut the material.
• If the blade is dull ask your supervisor for another one.• The handle should be free of oil or residue that could affect
your grip
How to protect yourself from getting injured by these cutting devices:
• Follow manufacture’s instruction for each particular knife.• Cut with a smooth control motion• Keep your body position away from the cutter it could slip.• Using the right tool is going to protect your safety
Knife Safety
• Make safety the number 1 priority when using knives or cutting devices.
Knife Safety• Make sure you get train on how to use knives or any other
cutting devices.
Knife Safety