razor knife safety training
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Razor Knife SafetyRazor Knife Safety
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Always be sure that blades are properly seated in knives and that knives are properly closed and/or fastened together before use.
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A dull blade requires more force and is more likely to slip than a sharp one. Change the blade whenever it starts to tear instead of cut.
Always use sharp blades.
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Always keep your free hand (and other body parts) away from the line of the cut.
Always wear a cut resistant glove on your free hand while cutting with a razor knife.
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Always pull—
never push the knife.
The blade could break off—wedging in the material and cutting your arm severely.
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Don’t bend or apply side loads to blades by using them to open cans, loosen screws or pry loose objects
Blades are brittle and can snap easily.
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Never leave a blade open.
Always retract the blade when not in use.
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When making cut-outs on rolls always pull the knife down. Never push it away from you.
When using a knife to cut through thick materials, be patient - make several passes, cutting a little deeper into the material with each pass.
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Tips For Changing BladesTips For Changing Blades
Carefully remove the used blade from the knife.
Always hold the blade at the non-sharp side.Discard the used blade in a safe place.
Carefully wrap it in several layers of tape to cover sharp side and points.
Make sure to re-assemble the knife correctly. Make sure screw is tight.
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Always Report Any Injury to Always Report Any Injury to Your Supervisor.Your Supervisor.