Our customer service approach is comprehensive and hands on. We like to say we aren’t just selling knives; but instead, we’re selling knife programs. For us, it’s not just about helping customers choose a cutting solution, it’s about making sure they select the right one, know how to use it correctly, stay current on their skills, and continue to be satisfied with our products year after year. 

Knife safety training for employees has a great return on investment for companies where employees utilize knives on a regular basis. Companies may have to invest more in the beginning, but the savings they reap from safety trainings and the benefit of knowing that their employees are safe is always worth it. To understand how much the savings will be, you must know exactly how much knife injuries cost companies. The cost of lacerations and injuries from knives add up because employers are paying for the injured workers to have the injuries treated, for their hospital bills, for the days the employees are out of work, and sometimes for lawsuits. According to OSHA, the average cost per claim for a direct or indirect laceration injury is $36,472. The National Safety Council reported that over 1 million hand injuries occur each year in the United States and 63% of these are from knife lacerations. On top of that, there are 2.4 million hospital visits from cutting or piercing instruments. The main reason so many knife injuries occur in the workplace is because employees are not properly trained on how to use their cutting tools or on the safety precautions they should take while utilizing them.

Safety knives are becoming more common in the workplace. They are especially common for workers that often use utility knives and box cutters, such as shipping and receiving departments, retail/grocery stores, and restaurants. Safety knives and box cutters are used to open packages, cut strapping material, cut through tape, tear away shrink wrap, cut bags, and much more. More companies are investing in safety knives because knife accidents in the workplace are a common occurrence, which is not only bad for the injured workers, but can also cost companies thousands of dollars every year. 

In the food processing industry, workers frequently open bags that weigh as much as 50 pounds or more. There are several factors to take into consideration when choosing the best bag opening knife for your company. Depending on the safety risks your company wants to prioritize and the types of bags your workers open on a regular basis, there are different features you should look for in a knife. Choosing the right bag opening knife can mean preventing safety hazards for both the workers in the food plant and the customers. 

Have you been seeking safety knife solutions for your business but don’t know what tool will best suit your needs? Perhaps your fear of buyer’s remorse has caused you to delay purchasing the knife your business so desperately needs? If this sounds familiar, then you might be the perfect candidate for the Martor USA Sample Program.