Razor Knife Safety

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Razor 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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Always use sharp blades.
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.
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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 offwedging in the material
and cutting your arm severely.
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Dont 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 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 Your Supervisor.