Do not use a glass to scoop ice



Use a broom and dustpan to clean up broken glass

• Do not use a glass to scoop ice (it can break from the cold ice, causing cuts to the server and glass in the ice bin); use a metal or plastic ice scoop for placing ice in glasses.

• Do not pick up broken glass with your hands; use a broom and a dustpan.
  
  
• Use cutting boards for safe cutting and chopping.
   
• Avoid talking with co-workers or customers while using a knife.
   
• Focus your attention on the cutting task while using a knife or other sharp utensil. Distractions increase your risk of getting cut.
   
• Learn to use a knife safely:
   
  • Cut in the direction away from your body.
     
  • Keep your fingers and thumbs out of the way of the cutting line.
     
• Place dirty knives in a designated container for cleaning, rather than storing in sinks. Wear heavy-duty gloves while cleaning sharp utensils.

For more information, see the Food Preparation Module - Knives and Cuts.
 

Follow OSHA Standards including:

• Ensure employees use appropriate hand protection when hands are exposed to hazards such as cuts, lacerations, and thermal burns. Hand Protection Standard [1910.138(a)].

• Keep knives sharpened and in good condition; dull knives tend to slip and may cause injuries. Inform workers when knives are newly sharpened.
   
• Instruct employees on safe handling, use and storage of knives, including designating a location or container to store knives and other sharp equipment.
  
  
• Train employees to store knives with the blades all facing one direction.