Knives and Cuts Bulletin

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 knives with blade guards or knuckle guards that protect the hand from slipping onto the blade.
• Let a falling knife fall. Do not try to catch it.
• Carry knives with the cutting edge angled slightly away from…