3. First learn how to use any cutting, slicing or grinding equipments
before you even use it. Lean from an experience one who from his
experience which is the best way to use those.
Keep all safety and after incident materials (like bandage) nearer to
you so that if something goes wrong, you can take proper step.
Keep knives and other cutting utensils sharp. It will prevent finger
cutting. If your knife is dull, not sharp enough, then you have to
pressure more that could cause slip and cut your finger.
Use proper utensils for specific task. It will not be a good idea to try to
open a can with a knife.
Use cutting board. You can keep a towel to keep it in optimal level to
prevent slipping.
Do not talk or gossiping while you are cutting anything. Pay attention
to your work.
4. Sometimes during work it may happen that your hand slips and knife
falls. Don’t ever try to catch a fallen knife. Beware this is very
dangerous. Let the knife be fallen then just take that and wash.
Try to make habit to pick up the knife by its handle not by its blade.
Always wear protective hand gloves (like the picture) in one hand.
5. Never put knife in a sink or under water or in any other places
from where it is not visible. There is a high chance of cutting in
that situation.
Clean and sanitize your knife after use and keep it in a perfect
place like rack, after using it.
Handle glass with extra care to avoid falling and cutting. If glass
is broken then don’t use hands, just sweep up.
6. Learn how to carry knives. Don’t be victim! Hold it beside you by
pointing down the sharp edge.
Don’t use your finger at the very last stage to push anything towards
cutting blade.
During opening crates and cartons, remove all nails and staples and
then dispose those.
8. Never cut anything toward your body. Always practice to cut away from your
body to avoid cutting yourself. If you slice anything then stand by the side of your
cutting and start cutting from your body side to the opposite.
For pushing food to blades sometimes food workers use their hands which is
very dangerous. Never use your hands because your second of rashness or
unconsciousness can result serious danger. So always use food pusher to push
your food in advance toward blade.
While cutting food, stability is important. Always cut on cutting board or plane
surface, never cut anything holding on hand.
Using of proper knives is a safe practice. For example, if you use large knife to
remove meat from bone then you may be injured. So you should use-
Boning Knife to remove bone from meat
Paring knife for slicing small things
Carving knife for large cutting jobs
Vegetable pillar to cut vegetable
Cheese knife to cut through cheese
9. Wearing appropriate gloves will keep you safe from unnecessary cutting of fingers. Use
cut resistant gloves. Try to use best fitted gloves otherwise you will not feel comfortable to
work.
Take care of your best friend in your job? Best friend? Who?
I am talking about knife with what you have to work for a long time. Always
sharpen your knife. This will give you more accuracy and boost up your performance. On
the other hand, using dull blades will make your bored and you will not get proper service
you are looking for. It also has the tendency to be slipped out from hand. Also tighten
handle of the knife. This is very important. A loose knife handle can be the cause of major
injuries.
