Meat Trimmer how-to
How to Prevent Repetitive Motion Injuries
Repetitive work strains hands and wrists.
Quick answer
Repetitive work strains hands and wrists. In short: warm; use; keep, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Warm up.
Use sharp knives.
Keep wrists straight.
Rotate tasks.
Report pain early.
Stretch on breaks.
Safety reminders for meat trimmers
- Wear cut-resistant gloves
- Keep knives sharp
- Follow sanitation rules
- Report injuries
Key terms
Boning knife · Steel · Trim spec · Yield · Primal cut · Portion: see the full meat trimmer glossary.