Protect yourself from cuts in fqod processing

摘要

Cuts can be a serious problem for workers in the food processing industry. They generally occur while workers are using knives, cleavers, or slicing machinery in meat and fish production. In the Washington state food processing industry, cuts are second only to sprains in the number of workers' compensations claims reported. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries offers the following techniques to help workers avoid cuts: 1. Cut away from, not toward, your body. When slicing, stand to the side of the cut to keep the blade away from your body. 2. Use a stabilizing tool, not your fingers, for steadiness. Keep your fingers in view and away from the cutting area. 3. Use food pushers, not your hands, to advance food into machines. Never put your fingers near moving parts or blades. 4. Make sure all guards and safety devices are in place on meat slicers and other cutting machinery. These devices arc designed to protect your hands from the blades and your clothing from catching in the moving parts of the slicer. Do not use the machine if these devices are not in place.