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Employers have the primary
responsibility for protecting the safety and health of their
workers. Employees are responsible for following the safe work
practices of their employers.
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- Do not use a glass to scoop ice
(it can break from the cold ice, causing cuts to the server
and glass in the ice bin); use a metal or plastic ice scoop for
placing ice in glasses.
- Do not pick up broken glass with your
hands; use a broom and a dustpan.
- Use cutting boards for safe cutting and
chopping.
- Avoid talking with co-workers or customers
while using a knife.
- Focus your attention on the cutting task
while using a knife or other sharp utensil. Distractions
increase your risk of getting cut.
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Do not use a glass to scoop ice. |
- Learn to use a knife safely:
- Cut in the direction away from
your body.
- Keep your fingers and thumbs
out of the way of the cutting line.
- Place dirty knives in a
designated container for cleaning, rather than storing in
sinks. Wear heavy-duty gloves while cleaning sharp utensils.
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Use a broom and dustpan to clean up
broken glass. |
For more information see the Food Preparation Module.
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Safety Solutions |
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Employers have the primary
responsibility for protecting the safety and health of their
workers. Employees are responsible for following the safe work
practices of their employers.
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Follow OSHA Standards including:
- Ensure employees use appropriate hand
protection when hands are exposed to hazards such as cuts,
lacerations, and thermal burns. Hand Protection Standard
[1910.138(a)].
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Consider implementing recommended safe work practices, including:
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- Keep knives sharpened and in
good condition; dull knives tend to slip and may cause
injuries. Inform workers when knives are newly sharpened.
- Instruct employees on safe
handling, use and storage of knives, including designating a
location or container to store knives and other sharp
equipment.
- Train employees to store knives
with the blades all facing one direction.
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