Kitchen Knife Use

The Kitchen Knife Use Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) guides businesses in setting up safe and efficient practices for using kitchen knives.

It covers the hazards (sharp edges, biological hazards and cleaning chemicals), emergency response for minor and severe lacerations, the PPE to wear, choosing the right knife for the task, the work area, step-by-step knife use, and what to do when not using a knife.

A training and induction register records who has completed workplace induction and been trained in all tasks.