Knives -safe use Safe Work Method Statement  E-mail this product to a friend

The Knife Safety Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 9 page procedure. This SWMS covers the use of knives (mostly for food-related industries). This does NOT cover the use of box cutters and blades etc, used to remove packaging materials, or to cut through construction materials, etc.

Most injuries occur to the hand not holding the knife. These are usually caused by errors in judgement when cutting, slipping of hands/knives, or incorrect finger-placement.

The Knife Safety Work Method Statement (WMS) is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.

The Knife Safety Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

The Knife Safety SWMS includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Pre-operational Inspection
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• References

Product Details:

• 9 Page procedure
• Written by ex WHS inspectors
• Referenced
• Risk ratings before and after control measures
• MS Word format NOT PDF
• Task specific and site specific details easy to add
• Includes easy to complete boxes for Company details and project details
• Employee sign off section
• Instant download delivery

Related items:

• Manual Handling (Lifting)
• Meat Slicer
• Incident Report Form

Planning:

Ensure area suitable for use of knives.

• Sufficient room for cutting tasks
• Left and right-handers are separated to prevent knocking
• Floors clean, free of obstacles or tripping hazards
• Tables, benches are at suitable height and placed on firm surface – no rocking/movement
• Workspaces are clear of stored items, uneven surfaces and clean free of clutter, spills etc
• Lighting is suitable:
  • Sufficient Lux (illumination)
  • No shadows on workspace
  • No glare on reflective surfaces
• First Aid Kit stocked
• First Aid trained persons in attendance
• Suitable storage facility (such as scabbards)

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