Knife Safety

NEVER use knives that are -

• Pointed

• Dull

• Serrated

• Sharp

How would I give a knife to my lab partner?

• Stand next to my partner and pass the knife to them.

• Walk the knife over to my partner.

• Place the knife down on the table for my partner to pick up themselves.

• None of these answers are correct.

After using my knife, where should I place the knife before I am able to wash it?

• On the kitchen counter, near the sink where it can not fall.

• In the sink with other dishes.

• In the sink with soapy water.

• Away in the drawer.

What should you do if you have to walk with a knife?

• Walk with the knife by your side AND pointed down.

• Walk with the knife by your side.

• Walk with the knife in your food so it has a place to stay.

• None of the above.

True or False: You should make sure that the knife is dry before putting it away.

• True

• False

How should your fingers be placed while cutting?

• 
  Flat on the food you are cutting.

• 
  

  On the food you are cutting, and curled inward, only exposing the knuckles.

• 
  Your non-dominate hand should be placed on the cutting board to hold it down.

If a knife falls off the counter, you should (a)   .

Who should clean up broken glass?

• Mr. Kreger

• All the group members

• You!

• Mrs. Hallead

When using a knife, what is the safest practice?

• Run with it

• Put it in your back pocket

• Cut away from your body

True or False: If you are assigned a knife, then YOU are responsible for that knife until the end of the lab.

• True

• False