How to Safely Use a Box Cutter Tutorial

Using a box cutter might seem easy, but every year, improper handling of this essential tool results in thousands of workplace injuries. Cuts and lacerations from utility knives and box cutters are some of the most common on-the-job injuries across a range of industries. You can keep your employees safe and avoid costly downtime by following our tips for safe box cutter use.

Always inspect the blade of the box cutter for damage, rust, or dullness. Injury is more likely to occur with a dull blade than a sharp one. Adjust the blade and lock it in place so that only a small portion of the blade is exposed. Angle the blade away from yourself and never cut towards your body. If a box is too large to cut in one motion, pause at the halfway point, then walk around to the other side to complete the cut.