Get ready for work—you must wear:

• a work shirt and pants,
• work shoes with composite toe caps,
• cut-resistant work gloves.

Before you start work, remember that in order to work with sharp tools, you must:

• Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training,
• Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
• Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.

Before starting work: 

• Use the right tool for the job.
• Check the blade for damage, corrosion, and ease of extension.
• Make sure the blade is not blunt.
• Extend only one blade at a time to minimize the risk of breakage during cutting.
• Ensure that gloves are in good condition and fit well.
• Make sure that no parts of your body or clothing are close to the blade.
• Keep a safe distance (1–2 arm lengths) from other people.   

While working:

• Follow the instructions given by the person providing the training. 
• Keep tools in good working order and cutting elements in good condition (clean, sharp, oil-free).
• Use tools only for their intended purpose.
• Always wear cut-resistant gloves when working with a knife.
• Ensure good lighting in the workplace.
• Adapt your working technique to the type of material (foil, cardboard, plastic).
• Use a cutting force appropriate for the thickness of the material. 
• Always retract the knife blade after finishing work.
• Do not take your eyes off the knife while using it.
• Regularly remove unnecessary materials to maintain adequate working space.
• Always cut away from your body, keeping in mind the "cut triangle."
• Keep a safe distance from other people and do not allow them to enter your "danger zone."

After finishing work:

• Secure the blade and store it inside the housing.
• Clean up your work area and put the equipment back in its designated place.
• Make sure that the storage location is visible and safe (no risk of falling or being knocked over).
• Clean the device according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Check that the device left behind does not pose a threat to the environment.

What should you not do?

• Allow unauthorized persons to work.
• Use tools when wet or in the rain.
• Repair or modify tools yourself (e.g., cover tools with adhesive tape).
• Use faulty tools.
• Hold a hand tool by any part other than the handle.
• Work on unstable surfaces.
• Clean tools with gasoline or other flammable liquids.
• Point the tool toward yourself or other people.
• Extend the snap-off blade more than one segment.
• Cut toward yourself or others.
• Throw knives or other sharp tools, or catch a falling knife.
• Put your hands or other body parts in the area of cutting or piercing elements.
• Leave the knife with the blade exposed unattended.

Malfunction or accident?

• If something breaks, put the damaged tool away and report the malfunction to your supervisor.
• If an accident has occurred, do not move anything and inform your supervisor.
• Hang a sign on the damaged tool saying: "DEVICE DAMAGED - DO NOT USE." 
• In the event of an accident, provide first aid to the injured person and call emergency services if necessary.