Allclear - you are complaining about an employer that gives you a week off with pay because they are so effective at promoting safety there hasnt been any time off due to injury in 10 years? If there have been reported incidents of cuts with utility knives the employer is obligated to investigate and take some corrective actions, which they have done. They are the ones paying the fees to whatever workers compensation authority you have in your area so it sounds like they are a good employer and responding proactively to the incidents. If the alternatives to knives are not working effectively bring it up with the employer or safety captain and maybe the rule gets modified or maybe the employer accepts tasks take longer due to the new procedure.
