Employee handout on safe practices in handling knives in the food service industry. Safety Solutions

• Handle, use, and store knives and other sharp utensils safely.
• Cut in the direction away from the body.
• Keep your fingers and thumbs out of the way of the cutting line.
• Use any protective clothing provided by employer.
• Use a knife only for its intended purpose & use the appropriate knife for the cutting job.
• Store in a designated storage area when not in use. Do not store the blades with the cutting edge exposed.
• Install knife holders on work tables to prevent worker injury.
• Equip […]

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