Kitchen Safety: Knife Safety Practices

What should you do if a knife falls?

• Try to catch it

• Step back and let it fall

• Grab it quickly

• Kick it away

Where should knives be stored for safety?

• In a drawer

• On the countertop

• In a knife block or on a magnetic strip

• In the sink

How should you hold a knife when carrying it?

• By the blade with the blade pointed up

• By the handle with the blade pointed down

• By the handle with the blade pointed up

• By the blade with the blade pointed down

What should you avoid doing while using a knife?

• Focusing on the task

• Using a cutting board

• Engaging in conversations

• Keeping your work area clean

Why is it important to use a sharp knife?

• Sharp knives are more likely to slip

• Dull knives require more force and are more likely to slip

• Sharp knives are harder to control

• Dull knives are safer to use