FACTS
- Many accidents involving utility knives occur for the following reasons:
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- Drawing the knife towards you instead of away from your body.
- Working with a dull blade. (Dull blades require more pressure, increasing the potential for injury.)
- Trying to cut more than the knife can handle.
- Improperly storing the knife with the blade extended.
- Failing to wear personal protective equipment.
- Neglecting to inspect the tool before use.
- There have been cases where workers have suffered injuries from exposed blade tips. This is because the blades did not completely retract into the handle.
- Problems arise when some […]
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