WHAT’S AT STAKE

Knives are an essential tool in any restaurant kitchen, used for a wide variety of tasks from slicing and dicing to filleting fish and carving meat. However, using knives in a restaurant setting can also pose several hazards for workers, including cuts, burns, and repetitive strain injuries.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

PHYSICAL DANGERS OF KNIFE USE IN RESTAURANT WORK

1. Cuts and lacerations: One of the most common hazards when working with knives is the risk of cuts and lacerations. Workers can accidentally cut themselves while slicing food or handling knives.
2. Burns: In addition to cuts, workers can also be at risk […]

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