Preventing Injuries from Machines and Equipment

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Published 2025

Do not use any equipment unless you understand its operation.
Use all guards and safety devices on equipment. Set slicing machines at zero (blade closed) when not in use.
Don’t touch or remove food from any kind of equipment while it is running, not even with a spoon or spatula.
Unplug electrical equipment before disassembling or cleaning.
Make sure the switch is off before plugging in equipment.
Do not touch or handle electrical equipment, including switches, if your hands are wet or if you are standing in water.
Wear properly fitting clothing. Tuck in apron strings to avoid getting them caught in machinery.
Use equipment only for its intended purpose.
Stack pots and other equipment properly on pot racks so they are stable and not likely to fall.