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Burns and Cuts You may be exposed to burns and cuts in your work environment. This type of injury is common in restaurant or fast food work. Some tips to avoid injury include: Be properly trained to prepare hot items. Understand how to safely use the equipment you will be required to operate. Handle, use, and store knives and other sharp utensils safely. Cut in the direction away from your body. Keep your fingers and thumbs out of the way of the cutting line. Use any protective clothing provided by your employer such as steel mesh or Kevlar gloves. Additional information Teen Worker Safety in Restaurants. OSHA eTool. Serving - Burns and Scalds Clean-up - Burns and Scalds Cooking - Burns Restaurant General - Fire Home | What's New | Teen Workers | Educators | Parents | Employers | Responsibilities | Rights Questions | My State | Spanish Links | Potential Hazards | Real Stories | Safety Campaigns | Small Business FAQs  Other Resources | FedNet |Credits | Comments | DOL Youth2Work

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