Thanksgiving is the time to gather with family and friends to enjoy each other's company. Of course, you also want to enjoy delicious food. But, did you know that hundreds of thousands of people are injured by knives on Thanksgiving each year? True. Knife-related injuries are one of the most common Thanksgiving hazards.
Here are some tips to stay safe while using knives on Thanksgiving:
- Avoid distractions: Don't try to carve the turkey while watching football or intoxicated.
- Use a sharp knife: A dull knife requires more pressure to cut and is more likely to slip.
- Keep your fingers out of the way: Keep your opposite hand out of the cutting area.
- Cut away from you: When trimming or deboning, curl your fingers in and cut away from your body.
- Carve on a clean surface: Make sure your carving surface is clean, dry, and flat.
- Have an adult carve: Only allow an adult who is confident with cooking and serving utensils to carve the turkey.
- Wear knife-resistant gloves: You can purchase knife-resistant gloves at a reasonable cost.
