Martor UK Ltd - Industrial Safety Knives

Why Safety Knives?

Statistics taken from the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), shows that for the years 1999/2000 there were over 27000 work related injuries involving people being absent from work for more than 3 days, as a result of cuts and lacerations (it is estimated that only 44% of reportable incidents are actually reported).

Martor UK safer cutting programme includes free on-site surveys and objective assessments of your use of knives. Top quality industrial safety knives are available from UK stock. Also available is advice on policies and training including risk assessment and documentation.

In contrast to ‘normal’ fixed blade cutters, the blades of most Martor UK industrial safety knives are spring-loaded to instantly retract into the handle when blade-edge contact is lost (see picture on left). This automatic response is an efficient safeguard against serious cutting accidents.

Need advice? Just give us a call on 01924 281333

Setting the Standards for Industrial Safety Knives

German Safety Control Board (TUV) logo If accident prevention is meant to be more than just a convenient slogan, any and all so-called safety cutters should meet the following requirements:-

Automatic blade edge protection when things get out of control.
Safe blade change without any undue cutting risks.
Cutter handles/bodies designed to remain safe when laid down.
Solidly mounted blade.

The conformity with applicable safety regulations is confirmed by this “GS” symbol, indicating “Tested for Safety” by the German Safety Control Board (TÜV).

Industrial Safety Knives

NEW MARTOR MULTISET Safety Knife No.118001	NEW MARTOR PROFI 40 Safety Knife No.119001

Adjustable blade length setting, for use by both right & lefthanders. Read about the new Martor Multiset Safety Knife.	Extra extended blade length of up to 40mm, for use by both right & lefthanders. Read about the new Martor Profi 40 Safety Knife.

Careful selection of equipment is one of the most important factors with regard to the safe use of knives. Remember that if the tool for the job is suitable and sufficient, it will not only be safer, it is likely to make the job more efficient and productive. Good selection of equipment should consider:- the materials to be cut, operator comfort, robustness of both the knife and the blade and the conditions is which it is to be used.

Martor UK can offer safer cutting alternatives in virtually any application where fixed blade or utility knives (generically called ‘Stanley’ knives) are currently used.

We have industrial safety knives which can safely and efficiently cut cardboard, cartons, boxes, shrink wrap, bubblewrap, strapping, foam, paper, film, plastics, packaging, etc.

We are happy to advise on any of your cutting applications or industrial safety cutter selection – you can contact us by phone, email or fax.

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DEBURRING RANGE

MINI GRATEX – 112606 Ideal for precision-finish work with plastic parts. See the full deburring range.

METAL DETECTABLE SAFETY KNIVES

A disposable Metal Detectable Safety Knife. See the full metal detectable range.