Keep knives sharp. A sharp knife is safer than a dull one, because it requires less pressure and is less likely to slip.

Use a cutting board. Do not cut against a metal surface. Place a damp towel under the board keep it from slipping.

Pay attention to your work when using a knife or cutting equipment.

Cut away from yourself and others around you.

Use knives for only cutting, not for such jobs as opening bottles.

Don’t try to catch a falling knife! Step back and let it fall.

Don’t put knives in a sink, under water, or any place where they can’t be seen.

Clean knives carefully with the sharp edge away from you.

Store knives in a safe place, such as in a rack, when not in use.

Carry a knife properly. Hold it beside you, point down, with the sharp edge back and away from you. Don’t swing your arm. Whenever possible, carry knives in a sheath. Warn people when you are walking pasg them with a knife in your hand.

Keep breakable items, such as dishes and glassware, away from the area in which you are preparing food.