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Cuts & Laceration Checklist

October 17, 2019 by wpadmin

Cuts & Laceration Checklist

Cuts & Laceration Checklist

Cuts & Laceration Checklist

Cuts checklist to improve safety:

Knives

Knives are inspected frequently for sharpness.
Training has been provided for all employees using knives.
Knives are stored in holders when not in use.
Cutting boards are used when cutting or slicing items.
Correct knives are available for specific tasks. (Carving, boning, pairing)
Employees have been taught to cut away from the body.

Box Cutters

Training has been provided on safe use of Box Cutters.
Box cutters are kept closed when not in use.
Employees are instructed to keep the free hand away from the line of cut.
Other sharp items are not allowed to be used in place of box cutters.

Machinery

Machine guards are in place, adjusted properly and used.
If guards are removed for maintenance, repair, or cleaning, they are replaced immediately once done.
Lock out/Tag out procedures have been established when any adjustments, repair, or cleaning takes place.

PPE

Cut protection gloves provided.
Knife blade protection used when transferring.

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