Sharp object safety
Put knives away immediately after use
Store knives in a secure knife block, sheath, or safe place with the blade protected and out of children's reach.
Why it matters
A knife at the counter edge, hidden in washing water, or loose in a drawer can be knocked down, reached, or cause a cut during cleaning.
Wrong action
Leaving an exposed blade near the edge, hiding a knife in dishwater, or dropping it loose into a drawer.
Correct action
After washing and drying it, return the knife to a stable block, sheath, or fitted drawer insert immediately.
What to do
- Move the knife away from the counter edge as soon as it is no longer needed.
- Wash knives one at a time; never hide one under dishwater.
- Dry and store each knife in its fixed place with the blade protected.
If something happens
If a cut causes severe bleeding, unconsciousness, or immediate danger, call 999.
Sources and review
- Department of Health Family Health Service — How to Take Good Care of Your Child
Source checked: 2026-08-19 - Labour Department — Safety and Health Guide for the Catering Industry
Source checked: 2026-08-19
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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