Why are knives and cutting instruments dangerous in the workplace?

Safety in the workplace is a key concern for management across all industries, especially when employees are using knives and cutting instruments. Preventing or reducing occupational injuries and workers’ compensation claims should be a priority for all organizations.

When to go to the ER for a knife cut?

If the cut is a centimeter or longer and you can see tissue below the skin, it may need stitches. 1 One way to test it is to pull the edges apart. If you can, then the cut is probably worthy of a trip to the emergency room or urgent care center. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback!

How to treat accidental knife cuts in the kitchen?

Don’t put any antibiotic ointments or creams (such as Neosporin) on the cut until you are done in the kitchen. If the cut is a centimeter or longer and you can see tissue below the skin, it may need stitches. 1 One way to test it is to pull the edges apart.

When to call 911 for a knife cut?

If the patient feels weak or dizzy, call 911 and treat for shock. It’s always better to be safe rather than sorry, but it’s still probably not life-threatening. Some folks will pass out simply from the pain or the sight of blood. And before they pass out, they feel weak or dizzy. Have them lie down before they fall down.

When is fighting with a coworker considered misconduct?

Section 1256-39 (c) (1) of Title 22 provides: Fighting with coworkers on the job is misconduct if the employee has provoked an attack or is the aggressor, regardless of provocation. Fighting on the job is not misconduct if an employee who is attacked on the job without provocation defends himself or herself against an attack.