Friday, December 3, 2004
Tips on Safe Razor Blade Use:
Don't:
Do:
Use your fingers to hold a razor blade.
Cut or trim an object you are holding with your other hand.
Use the razor blade to cut narrow strips of tape from a larger roll.
Get distracted, rush though the job or come to work ill.
Use pliers to place the razor blade in a holder designed for cutting.
Order appropriate sized tape rather than "jerry rigging" a way to cut the tape.
Purchase safety cutters to open boxes.
Use proper knives for cutting, not single edged razor.
DON'T
use a blade to remove a beaker from an agitator.
DON'T
use a blade to open boxes.
DON'T
use a blade to cut narrow strips of tape.
DO
use a razor blade holder
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