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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
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 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.
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