Kitchen Safety: Prevention and First Aid for Cuts and Burns

Good food is at the heart of many events, so it’s important to ensure your Lodge kitchen crew stays safe as they work to make your event a success. Injuries are common in busy kitchens, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and OSHA, but safety can help reduce the risks.

Cuts and burns are some of the most common kitchen injuries. Learn how these injuries can be prevented and learn first aid tips, in case they occur.

Cut Prevention Tips

Preventing cut injuries in the kitchen all comes down to safe knife use:

  • Maintain knives with periodic sharpening. A sharpened knife’s performance is more predictable and offers more control when cutting.
  • Cut on a stable surface that won’t wobble or slide. A sturdy cutting board is ideal.
  • Wash knives one at […]