FACTS

1. Many accidents involving utility knives occur for the following reasons:

• • Drawing the knife towards you instead of away from your body.
  • Working with a dull blade. (Dull blades require more pressure, increasing the potential for injury.)
  • Trying to cut more than the knife can handle.
  • Improperly storing the knife with the blade extended.
  • Failing to wear personal protective equipment.
  • Neglecting to inspect the tool before use.

2. There have been cases where workers have suffered injuries from exposed blade tips. This is because the blades did not completely retract into the handle.
3. Problems arise when some […]

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