safe knife handling

Safe Knife Handling Practices

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Knives are often a part of any cutting operation line and can pose a safety risk to your employees if not handled correctly. While most sawing equipment comes with safety guards and kill switches, hand-held knives aren’t equipped with that luxury, and the safety of your employee comes down to knowing proper safe knife handling practices.
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ergonomic risk factors

How to Avoid Ergonomic Injuries in Meat Cutting and Shredding

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Workers in the meat cutting and shredding industry are at a high risk for experiencing the most common of ergonomic injuries: musculoskeletal disorders.

Most food processing companies will invest in equipment to keep workers safe from cuts associated with slicing and shredding, but tend to overlook preventing injuries that arise from awkward posture and repetitive movement tasks that can be just as debilitating.

Cuts happen in an instant and the effects are seen immediately. Musculoskeletal disorders develop over time, and can affect even the safest of workers.

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stainless steel vats

Buying Custom Stainless Steel Vats

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Stainless steel vats are a necessity in just about every food processing operation, providing storage, handling, and transportation of food product. They are an economical way to store small quantities of product and provide easy transportation with forklifts and hoists. This high level of need in the food processing industry means one thing: there are a lot of choices to consider.

Do a quick Google search for stainless steel vats, and you’ll find countless varieties, styles, and options available – everything from drains, brackets, and wheels to levels, sizes, and shapes. There are even more options when you go the custom-designed route.

With all these options, how do you choose the right vat for your manufacturing process? Consider the following standard variations to customize your vat:

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