Knife Safety in the Workplace is a 16-minute online course that trains employees on safe industrial knife handling techniques, proper knife selection, and laceration prevention strategies. It is designed for workers in warehousing, manufacturing, food processing, and any industry where industrial knives are used and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Lacerations from knives and cutting tools are among the most common and costly workplace injuries in industries that rely on manual cutting tasks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that cuts and lacerations account for tens of thousands of recordable injuries each year, with hands and fingers being the most frequently affected body parts. The average workers' compensation claim for a serious hand laceration can exceed $7,000 in direct costs, and severe cuts involving tendons, nerves, or arteries can result in permanent disability and claims exceeding $50,000.
This course trains your employees on the specific knife safety rules that prevent cuts and lacerations in industrial settings. Your team will learn about selecting the right knife for the task, proper cutting techniques that keep hands and fingers away from the blade path, the importance of maintaining sharp blades (dull knives require more force and increase the risk of slippage), and when to use cut-resistant gloves. The course explains why hand and finger injuries from knives are so damaging and what every employee can do to protect themselves.
While OSHA does not have a specific standard dedicated to knife safety, employers are required to protect workers from laceration hazards under the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) and the PPE standards. Under 29 CFR 1910.132, employers must conduct a hazard assessment and provide appropriate protective equipment, which includes cut-resistant gloves when employees face laceration risks. The hand protection standard at 29 CFR 1910.138 specifically requires employers to select hand protection that addresses identified hazards including severe cuts and lacerations. OSHA can and does cite employers for failing to protect workers from knife-related laceration hazards. Serious violations carry penalties of up to $16,550 per citation. Employers should establish clear knife safety policies, provide appropriate cutting tools, require cut-resistant PPE where warranted, and train all employees who use knives as part of their job duties.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.