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A number of work habits will prevent cuts;
A number of work habits will prevent cuts;
- Keep knives sharp so you don’t have to push as hard
- Never catch a falling knife in mid air
- Use the correct knife for the job
- Use a cutting board, never cut on the counter
- Do not slice food in your hand
- Always cut away from your body
- Careful how you point and carry knives
- Wash knives separately
- Keep knives in a rack or separate from other equipment
- Don’t use knives for anything but cutting
- Keep fingers away from mixer blades
- Cut can lids completely off and throw out
- Sweep up rather than pick up broken glass and wipe up tiny pieces with several damp paper towels
- When a glass breaks in the kitchen sink, let the water out using several paper towels; then wipe out pieces with paper towels
First Aid for cuts;
- Stop sever bleeding with the pressure of a thick cloth; get medical help
- Minor cuts – wash with soap and water, blot dry, disinfect, an bandage