The correct knife for the job is the safest knife for the job. Store knives separately from other utensils. Never leave knives in the sink or in the wash water. Someone might reach in and grab the knife unknowingly. Wear mesh gloves when cleaning knifes and slicer blades.
Power driven e.g., slicers, mixers, can cause serious cuts and can result in the loss of fingers.
Use clean, sanitized mesh gloves. It may be against the law , in your state, to operate power-driven cutting equipment if you are under 18 years of age . Be sure to check with your supervisor on this point, if you are under 18 years of age. Cutting equipment should be sharpened regularly. Do not remove guards and safety switches from cutting equipment.