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Hand and Finger Injuries

Hand and finger injuries Hands are one of our most valuable tools. They’re also the most often-injured body parts. Hand injuries can be hard to treat, but most injuries are preventable with caution. Hand and finger injury resources Guard safety scale assessment Hand injury prevention toolbox talk Hand and finger injury information and tips A cut, puncture or laceration can happen quickly, but its scar and damage can last forever. This type of injury is commonly caused by: dull cutting tools jagged edges sharp metals pointed objects glass nails Hand and fingers can be crushed by: any two surfaces that come together pulleys rollers wheels falling objects drawers and doors Make sure you are trained to competently use the tools before operating them. Wear safety glasses/goggles and gloves when appropriate. Use [...]

He Huang2023-06-21T15:18:07-06:00December 11th, 2013|

Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas In the oil and gas industry an average of 830 injuries are reported per year and the highest injury occurs from contact with objects and equipment. Of the 830 injuries reported, the highest body part injured per year is on the hands with an average over 150. Hand injuries are easily preventable and these tips will help prevent hand injuries within the oil and gas industry: Always keep guards in place Use the proper personal protection equipment (PPE) Make sure machines are turned off before starting any repair work Know the tools or equipment that you work with The second highest injury within the oil and gas industry occurs from bodily reaction and exertion. Here are a few tips on how to prevent ergonomic and exertion injuries within the oil and gas industry: Use lifting devices, load leveling devices, carts or dollies when moving heavy [...]

He Huang2023-02-22T10:51:47-06:00December 11th, 2013|

Contact, Crush & Collision Injuries

Contact, Crush & Collision Injuries Contact, crush and collision injuries occur when people and objects meet. These injuries may be collisions between people and equipment in hallways. People are injured when they are struck by or caught or crushed by a piece of moving machinery. Sometimes on work sites, people are struck by flying debris, a slamming door, hydraulic gate or a swinging tool. This category of injury ranges from abrasions to cave-ins. The most common location where a contact, crush, or collision injury occurs involves a person's hand or fingers.

He Huang2023-02-06T10:33:11-06:00November 28th, 2013|