Easy Dos and Don'ts - Safe Knife Handling

Do:

• Keep knives sharpened and let other staff know when knives are newly sharpened.



• Use a knife only for its intended purpose.



• Use the appropriate knife for the job.



• Carry knives with the cutting edge slightly away from your body.



• Store knives properly in racks or knife sheaths.
 

Don't:

• Touch knife blades.



• Try and catch a falling knife, let it fall.



• Hand a knife to someone.  Put it down on the counter and let him or her pick it up.



• Leave a knife soaking in a sink of water.
  


• Talk to people while using a knife.