Cutting Techniques
What type of knife should you use when cutting bread
Sharp Serrated Knife
What body part is most likely to be injured in the kitchen
Fingers
What is the first step before cutting foods on a cutting board
Place a damp cloth under the cutting board
Most cutting accidents happen to the _____ hand
Non-Dominant Hand
What is the first step to cutting round foods
Cut it in half then lay the flat side down
What is a serious risk of a deep cut
Significant Blood Loss
If you are cutting and someone starts to talk to you, what should you do
Put the knife down and continue cutting when they are done talking
Knife injuries are most common in what type of workplace kitchen
Fast Food Kitchens
How should your non-dominant hand be positioned when cutting
Curled on top of the food with knuckles closer to the knife than fingertips
After getting cut, the area around the wound can become _______
Inflamed
If you get a small cut, how should you treat it
Put pressure on the cut until it stops bleeding
Wash the cut with soap and water
Put a bandage on
In the U.S., how many people are injured using kitchen knifes each year
350,000