SAFE WORK PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING, USING, CLEANING AND STORING KNIVES

Question 1

CLEANING

Answer 1

Cleaned by washing in hot water with detergent, rinsing and air drying

Some knives may be placed in a dishwasher. However, for safety reasons it is advisable to wash knives separately

Do not place them in a sink full of soapy water, as this causes a safety hazard to anyone who puts their hand in the water

Clean and dry your knife immediately after use

Question 2

USING

Answer 2

Different knives are designed to perform different tasks so selection is integral eg using a cerated knife for bread rather than chefs as it will squish bread

Question 3

STORING

Answer 3

Stored carefully to prevent damage to the edge of the knife blade and to prevent accidents from occurring

Wooden knife blocks and magnetic knife racks are common ways of storing knives in a kitchen

If knives are kept in tool boxes or drawers, the blade should be covered with a shield

Knife cases and knife wraps are suitable portable storage methods