Recommended PPE for Utility Knife Use
- Cut-Resistant Gloves: Protect your hands from cuts and lacerations. Select gloves with a level of cut resistance suitable for the task.
- Safety Glasses: Shield your eyes from debris during cutting operations.
- Arm Guards: Provide extra protection for the forearms, especially for tasks with a higher risk of blade contact.
- Cut-Resistant Sleeves: Extend protection to the arms, particularly when handling materials that may splinter or have sharp edges.
- Protective Footwear: Safety shoes or boots safeguard your feet if a knife is dropped.
- Face Shield (when needed): Use in high-risk situations where flying debris may pose a hazard to the face.
Wearing the correct PPE significantly reduces the risk of injury, ensuring a safer work environment when using utility knives.