Safer Cutting For The Flexible Packaging Industry Presented By: Tommy Landwehr Martor USA
Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry We have a long history with many of the members of the Flexible Packaging Association We have visited plants within this industry and seen most of your cutting applications The tools of choice are fixed blade utility knives, 3-5 inch paring knives, pocket knives and snap off blades These tools are ALWAYS used out of habit not necessity
Levels Chart Considering the staggering number of knives used in industry today, we have developed a way of categorizing them with the help of your industry s professionals. This allows one to visualize the degree of danger associated with each knife.
Bladeless Cutters Concealed Blade Cutters Smart Knives Spring Loaded Knives Manually Retractable & Fixed Blade Knives LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry Elimination of all Level 4 & 5 cutting tools
Bladeless Cutters Concealed Blade Cutters Smart Knives Spring Loaded Knives Manually Retractable & Fixed Blade Knives LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry Elimination of all Level 4 & 5 cutting tools Implementation of Level 1 and 2 cutters in most areas
Bladeless Cutters Concealed Blade Cutters Smart Knives Spring Loaded Knives Manually Retractable & Fixed Blade Knives LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry Elimination of all Level 4 & 5 cutting tools Implementation of Level 1 and 2 cutters in most areas Recommendation of Level 3 Knives where ever a blade is necessary
Bladeless Cutters Concealed Blade Cutters Smart Knives Spring Loaded Knives Manually Retractable & Fixed Blade Knives LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry Elimination of all Level 4 & 5 cutting tools Implementation of Level 1 and 2 cutters in most areas Recommendation of Level 3 Knives where ever a blade is necessary Enforce the use of task specific cutters such as wire strippers, tin snips and hose cutters
Why Should Lacerations Be Reduced? NSC estimates that each laceration costs $13,948 Rising insurance premiums, lost time and lower production are all hidden costs to lacerations
How To Implement A Safety Knife Program And Utilize The Safest Cutters
Identify What Is Currently Used
Recommend Replacement Martor Knife
How To Train Your End Users Once You Determine The Appropriate Safety Cutter
Training Checklist
Training Videos
Training Posters
Blade Disposal Program
Company Background Martor has been manufacturing knives & blades for over 60 years Manufacturing is done in Solingen Germany the knife capital of the world In 1976 Martor developed the first self-retracting knife The Martor Profi became the standard of industry in Europe The Profi was the first safety knife designed to protect users from cutting tool injuries
Company Background Today Martor produces over 300 different styles of knives We continue to pioneer and develop the latest technology in safety cutters In 2000, Martor developed & patented technology to produce the world s first smart knife. The blade on this cutter retracts safely into the handle as soon as contact is lost with the material being cut or the cut is completed, even if the user keeps the slide pushed forward. Keeping the slider in the forward position is not necessary to perform the cut, nor will it override the safety feature. Under normal use, the blade will always retract. Martor s innovations in auto-retract and concealed blade knives continue to make us The UNDISPUTED MARKET LEADER!
In Conclusion Change is never easy but is often necessary Safer cutting alternatives do exist Injuries, product waste and other costs can be dramatically reduced Level 1-3 safety cutters are currently being used successfully within your industry Fixed blade knives, pocket knives along with all other level 4 and 5 cutters should be eliminated As with any change to new technology proper training is essential
Martor USA Contact Information (920) 662-9646 info@martorusa.com www.martorusa.com