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      Box Cutters and Knives

      February 27, 2025 - 10:19 AM

      Box cutters, knives, and other sharp tools that are used for cutting can cause painful injuries. While most cuts require only medical treatment, a serious and deeper laceration can damage a ligament or tendon and cause a much more serious injury. When you think about it, laceration prevention is pretty...Full story

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      Using Knives and Slicers

      March 13, 2025 - 2:23 PM

      Cuts, punctures, and lacerations are some of the most common injuries in the food service industry, and they hurt. This pain can last for days and directly impact both work and home lives.

      These injuries frequently come from the handling, cleaning, and maintenance of knives and slicing equipment.

      Here are 11 simple...Full story

    • close up of hands with safety gloves using a box cutter

      Using Knives, Box Cutters,and Other Slicers

      March 13, 2025 - 2:33 PM

      We use knives and other sharp blades nearly every day, both at work and at home. If they’re not used correctly, they can cause painful injuries. Serious cuts, punctures, or lacerations can even damage ligaments and tendons. These injuries frequently come from the handling, cleaning, and maintenance of knives and...Full story

     

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