Knife Safety Flashcard

Front

How should you walk with the knife?

Back

With the knife down at your side, holding your arm stiff.

Front

Describe the guiding hand

Back

With your fingers curled inward, and your thumb tucked behind your fingers

Front

Why do you use a guiding hand?

Back

To prevent cuts

Front

Describe how to properly hold the knife when cutting: With your hand wrapped around the handle, and thumb on the back of the knife, With your hand wrapped around the handle, and your index finger straight along the back of the knife blade, With your hand wrapped around the handle, and your index finger and thumb firmly pinching the back of the knife blade near the handle (pinch grip)

Back

With your hand wrapped around the handle, and your index finger and thumb firmly pinching the back of the knife blade near the handle (pinch grip)

Front

Where should you put the knife when you are done using it? Options: On the counter next to the sink so it can be washed intentionally, Inside the sink to soak and get fully cleaned, Inside the dishwasher to sanitize it

Back

On the counter next to the sink so it can be washed intentionally

Front

If a knife falls, what should you do? ALWAYS try and catch it, Catch it if it seems safe, Step out of the way and let it fall

Back

Step out of the way and let it fall

Front

What should you say when walking behind someone with a knife?

Back

Knife behind