WHAT’S AT STAKE

Meat slicers are widely used in commercial kitchens and butcher shops to slice meat into thin, even portions, making it easier to prepare and serve dishes. They also pose significant risks to workers if not handled properly.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

RISK AND HAZARDS OF MEAT SLICERS THAT CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES Food slicers are electrically powered machines typically equipped with a rotary blade, an on/off switch, thickness adjustment, and a food holder or chute. A pushing/guarding device or plunger may be used to apply pressure to the food against the slicer blade, or pressure may be applied by gravity and/or […]