Do not pass or throw a tool to someone else.

Do not drop or leave a sharp tool in a place where it cannot be seen for example, by placing other items on top of the tool, or by placing the tool in dish water.

Do not carry an open tool in your pocket.

Do not carry tools while carrying other objects.

Stop cutting if you need to look up or focus on something else.

Do not engage in discussions with your co-workers while you are using a sharp tool.

Do not engage in horseplay with a tool in your hand.

Quickly move out of the way, let it fall, and then pick it up.

Do not use excessive pressure when cutting.

Throw out broken, dull, or rusty blades by placing them in a puncture resistant container.

When cutting food, clean the knife immediately after use or place it in a container labelled “knives only” near the sink.

Or, create racks, slots, or boxes near the work space to store the tool.

For example, store knives securely in a knife rack or drawer, with the handles facing the front.

Place the tool at the back of the counter when not in use, with the sharp edge away from you.

Similarly, close scissors or snips when not in use.

If the tool has a retractable blade, retract it immediately after use, and retract it fully.

Make sure no body parts are in the cutting path, or in the path the blade might take if it slips.

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