At MARTOR, we aren’t just selling knives; we’re selling knife safety programs. We aim to match companies with the best blades for the job while helping them implement more-than-adequate training and safer workplace procedures. 

One way to prevent workplace injuries is by identifying and helping to correct potential weak spots. While equipping employees with the best, highest-quality safety blades is a great way to ensure employee safety; it works best with a safe workspace. 

Whether MARTOR sales representatives advise customers over the phone or on a site visit, they keep in mind a few main hazards and trigger points to discuss and/or look for and move towards mitigating. Here are five of the most common workplace hazards we’ve seen during our years of safety knife training.

5 Common Workplace Hazards and Trigger Points

While performing on-site training, our skilled safety knife experts frequently identify various workplace hazards that, if not corrected, lead to costly lacerations. If a team member sees something at your site that looks dangerous, we work with you to eliminate most of your workplace hazards.

1. Using the wrong safety knife

The most common cause of workplace lacerations is not using the correct safety knife. Depending on the job and what you’re cutting, there are a variety of different safety knives options that work best.

Our guide to the best safety knives for every industry highlights the differences between our products while providing you with the best option for any job.

Before purchasing any safety knives, you will want to know the cutting depth of the material you’re working with, how agile your knife needs to be, and whether or not you need a product made from metal-detectable plastic.

If you have any questions about which safety knife is best for your industry, call or contact us online, and one of our trained representatives will gladly assist you.

2. Using the wrong type of blade

This is one of the first hazards companies should eliminate since it is often the most costly. 

When employees use the wrong blade, they’re putting themselves at risk of injury, impacting productivity and potentially increasing anxiety and frustration. 

MARTOR helps match customers with safety knife blades based on the materials a business’s employees are cutting and the business’s priorities for its everyday operations.

Different types of blades include the choice between various shapes, sizes, and materials.

3. Untrained employees

Employees need proper training to prevent workplace injuries and lacerations if your warehouse or business uses safety knives.

To protect yourself and your employees, implement a comprehensive training program with usage guidelines placed liberally in easy-to-see areas around the workspace. 

Employees must know that they are not simply “cutting things” but that their techniques and procedures should be intentional.

MARTOR provides online and in-person training sessions for your business and safety knives.

4. Using knives that aren’t ergonomic and comfortable

When employees use a safety knife day after day, hour after hour, you need to provide workers with ergonomic tools and equipment and train them on proper body mechanics.

MARTOR’s safety knives are ergonomically designed to maximize functionality and comfort during use. We’ve spent years perfecting our handles to protect workers from unnecessary injuries.

5. Improperly disposing knives or blades

Companies should consider how and where blades are disposed to ensure employee safety. 

Too often, employees leave blades lying around in various random places, including countertops that see heavy traffic. Or they throw them in the trash unprotected. 

Both scenarios pose potential risks to workplace safety and cause unnecessary workspace clutter. 

Instead, consider investing in designated changing stations and a blade recycling program to contain blades in one place.

For Workplace Safety, Choose the Safest Safety Knives

MARTOR cares about protecting your employees from workplace hazards and providing them with the strongest, sharpest, and safest knives on the market.

Our wide range of products offers something for every industry. MARTOR’s safety knife training lets you rest easy knowing your employees are protected, and your workplace safety hazards have been eliminated.