Category: Safety First

How a Knife Replacement Program Impacts Safety in the Workplace

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A new video by Glenn Keefer, a Risk Management Consultant with the Heil & Kay Insurance Agency, Mt. Prospect, IL, highlights the value of a knife replacement program. Glenn was in the restaurant business for over 30 years and worked every position in the kitchen and the front of the house. He was also the VP of operations […]

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Dull Can Openers and Metal Shavings: Why a Sharp Can Opener Matters

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Commercial kitchen pass with heat lamps
Ever notice that even the cleanest kitchens have one thing that may not look so great? The can opener! Can openers tend to attract rust and grime, and health inspectors love to pick on them. But there’s much more to a can opener than just a sharp blade. There’s also the safety risk of metal shavings […]

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Are Dull Knives More Dangerous Than Sharp Ones?

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Commercial kitchens and restaurants have become more attuned to the importance of knife safety in the workplace, placing a greater priority on blade sharpening in their kitchens. Keeping their kitchen knives sharp helps keep kitchens humming along efficiently, resulting in better food quality & presentation, and fewer injuries to their back-of-house team. Some even opt […]

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