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Health, Safety & Environmental Management System Doc. No.

: TMP-HSE 001
Rev. No.: 00
Toolbox Talks Rev. Date: 16/10/2020

STANLEY KNIVES

Injuries often result from knives being put in pockets and on belts when the blade is not covered, causing severe cuts to
legs or hands.
 Always wear safety glasses whenever you cut with a Stanley knife. The sharp cutting blades can release shrapnel from
the cutting surfaces, possibly harming your eyes.

 Check your knife before each cutting application to make sure that the blade is securely seated in the knife. Stanley
blades are replaceable, meaning that they slide in and out of the knife as needed to ensure a sharp blade. Before you cut,
make sure the blade is not loose; if the blade is retractable, make sure it is fully extended before cutting.

 Never leave a knife unattended with the blade exposed. Consider using a self-retracting knife with a spring-loaded
blade which automatically retracts when the knife is released.

 Keep Stanley knives in secure place

 A Stanley knife may be used on many different materials. Therefore, it will operate better when in good shape.
Slippage often happens with blunt blades or more force is required to accomplish the task. It is very helpful and actually
safer to use a sharp blade. If a blade tears the material instead of cutting, it is time to replace it.

 When cutting on a flat surface, a pulling-toward-you motion as opposed to a pushing-away-from-you motion is more
positive and stronger. Slippage with a Stanley knife is less likely to occur with the pulling motion.

 Stand firmly in front of your cutting surface with both feet securely planted. If you are cutting on a surface that is
below chest level, kneel or stand to one side of the cutting line so that you have the best control of the blade and your
body is out of the way of the cutting edge.

 Plant your free hand in an area where it can support you if needed. Make sure your hand is at least 15 cm from the
cutting line, so that if the blade slips you have time to move your hand before it is injured. Always keep your free hand
away from the line of cut. Make a mental note of the line that you are going to cut before you start the process.

 When using a knife to cut through thick materials, be patient - make several passes, cutting a little deeper into the
material with each pass.

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Health, Safety & Environmental Management System Doc. No.: TMP-HSE 001
Rev. No.: 00
Toolbox Talks Rev. Date: 16/10/2020

 Avoid Talking or Looking Away when Cutting

 Good common sense goes a long way when using Stanley knives. Knives are not bottle or can openers nor should you
bend them, as brittle blades can easily snap. Also, always use protective eye wear and a good cut resistant glove when
working with knives or any other tool.

 After using knife, always ensure to put away the blade properly, either by using a blade shield or retracting the blade
itself.

 Don't bend or apply side loads to blades by using them to open cans or pry loose objects. Blades are brittle and can
snap easily

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Health, Safety & Environmental Management System Doc. No.: TMP-HSE 001
Rev. No.: 00
Toolbox Talks Rev. Date: 16/10/2020

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