<p>Knife Handling Food Cutting Preparation Safe Work Procedure</p><p>Page 1 of 2 WSHMS-02C-SWP-074</p><p>Division: RETSD Analysis By: Kildonan- Date: Jun/25/2009 East Staff</p><p>Department: Kildonan-East Collegiate Supervisor: Frequency: Hourly </p><p>Job Title: Culinary Arts Approved By: JSA Number: CA1</p><p>Job Title: Knife Handling CA1 Job Performed By: Teachers and or stude nts</p><p>REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Chef Jacket, aprons, hair net and chef hat.</p><p>GENERAL NOTES: No nail polish, gel nails, jewelry (including watches), cell phones, or music devices allowed in kitchen. Hair must not be visible outside of the hair net and chef’s hat. </p><p>JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS:</p><p>Step Description Hazard Controls 1 Ensure that work area is clean Trip, slip, fall. Good housekeeping, keep area clean, remove clutter and debris. before starting task. 2 Use a proper cutting board, and Slip, cut Ensure cutting board and non slip matting is flat. a non slip resistant matting to prevent the cutting board from sliding on the counter. 3 Keep your knives at the back of Cuts, slips, or knife falling. Keep knives in a safe direction to avoid anything from being pushed the counter with the blade facing onto it or dropped. away from you when not in use. 4 Use a sharp knife. Cuts, slips. Dull knives require more pressure to work effectively.</p><p>Page 1 of 2 Print Date: Jun/25/2009 5 Use the dominant hand to hold Cuts, slips. Wear a metal mesh or Kevias glove on the other hand while cutting, the knife. trimming, or boning. 6 Cut away from your body. Cuts, slips. Cut away from your body when cutting, trimming, or boning. 7 Chopping Cuts, slips. When chopping use the point of the blade as a pivot and curl your fingers under. 8 Never leave a knife sticking off Cuts, stabs and, falls. Put knives in dishwasher rack or on dishwasher ledge, so the dish--- the edge of the counter. washer can access the knife by the handle. 9 Always carry one knife at a time A cut, slips, stabs. If carrying a knife carry one at a time. Never carry a knife while with the blade pointed to the carrying other items. Never try catching a falling knife. back and down. 10 Never catch a falling knife. Cuts, stabs. Let the falling knife fall to avoid cutting of self.</p><p>AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:</p><p>ID NUMBER: LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: REMARKS: JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:</p><p>DATE: REMARKS:</p><p>Approval Signature: Date: </p>