This program discusses common industrial knife safety rules and work practices for each cutting task to prevent disabling lacerations, which often require months of intensive therapy for recovery.
- Types of industrial knives, such as: fixed blade, retractable or utility knife, scissors or shears, fabric and meat cutters, etc.
- Inspecting, sharpening and disposing of knives.
- Signs and hazards of dull blades, and the importance of a sharp blade.
- Keeping your body parts and co-workers away from the "path of blade travel".
- Anatomy of the hand and how lacerations to the tendons and nerves can severely affect even the simplest of tasks.
- Cut-resistant gloves and responding to knife injuries.
Leader's Guide...