Knife Safety Instructions

• When handling knife blades, direct sharp points and edges away from you
• Cut in the direction away from your body
• Use a sharp tool, not one with a dull blade
• Do not use broken knives
• Do not use knives as screwdrivers or pry bars
• Do not leave knives in sinks full of water
• Do not pick-up knives by their blades
• Keep knives and scissors in their sheath
• Do not attempt to catch a falling knife
• Store knives in knife blocks after using
• Be careful when picking up bags with sharp objects in it
• When opening boxes, use box cutters