Knife Safety

Knife Safety

Most of us have learned the basic dangers of using knives. Statistics show that knives cause more disabling injuries than any other type of hand tool. Stop and think about how you are using a knife and where the knife is being stored for example how to use, protection, storage, and first aid.

Use
– A knife is used for cutting, and cutting only
– Never use a knife as a screw driver or prying tool
– Always make cuts away from your body
– Do not use too much pressure to cut
– Never use a defective knife – such as one with a broken handle, blade or lock system
– Always be sure the knife is sharp
– Dull knives lead to injury because more pressure is needed to make cut and this can result in slips
– Never throw a knife

Protection
– If you have to make cuts close to your body, be sure to wear the proper PPE to avoid injury
– Mail gloves are available for certain cutting applications

Storage
– Always carry a knife in its sheath
– Never leave a knife uncovered on a table or workbench
– Always store the knife with the cutting edge down or cover

First Aid
– Treat even the smallest cut
– Blood Poisoning or infections can develop if cuts are not treated properly

Make sure you are using the right knife for the job. A good sharp knife should cut without difficulty, allowing you to get the job done quickly and safely. You cant see video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EVWhtfRw2E