Kitchen Safety - Knife Safety

The number one cause of cuts in a kitchen comes from the improper use of knives. However, everyone who works in a kitchen will have to handle a knife at some point. Knowing which knife is best suited for the job, and how to use it properly will go a long way to keeping you safe.

Types of Knives

There are at least five different types of knives in a kitchen. Each one will serve a different function and be best suited to particular projects.

Common Kitchen Accidents

Knives work best when you understand their motion and use this motion to assist you in cutting food. Knowing how a knife moves and how it can fail will help you stay safe while preparing food.

Safety Precautions

There are many precautions you can take to keep yourself from getting cut while working in a kitchen.