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You Need Hands
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It has been estimated that almost 20% of
all disabling accidents on the job involvethe hands. Without your fingers or hands,
your ability to work and play would be
greatly reduced.
Human hands are unique. No other
creature in the world has hands that can
grasp, hold, move, and manipulate objects
like human hands. They are one of your
greatest assets. And, as such, must be
protected and cared for.
Why Hand Protection is ImportantTake a moment to hold your hands out in front of you. Look at
them. They are the only two hands you will ever have.
Now try clapping with one hand !!Now try clapping with one hand !!
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Why Focus on Hands? Your hands are the nearest
bodily interface to the task
you are doing
The difference between aHand Injury LTI and a First
Aid Case can be quantified as
time and distance
(Milliseconds,
Millimetres)
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Hand and Finger
Accidents CUT FINGER ON SHARP EDGE WHEN
TIGHTENING HOSE FITTING
INJURED PARTY FELL WHILST
DESCENDING STAIRS SUSTAINED BRUISING
TO LEFT RING FINGER
STRIPPING INSULATING MATERIAL CUT
FINGER
SELECTING A SHEET OF METAL, HAND
SLIPPED CAUSING LACERATION REQUIRING 2
STITCHES
SPARK FROM WELDING CAUSED NEARBY
MATERIAL TO IGNITE CAUSING BURN TO 3
FINGERS
WEDDING RING FINGER SNAGGED FINGER
AMPUTATED
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Reported Hand Injury
Contributory Factors Hand and powered tools
Vibration
Crushing/Pinch Points
Dropped Objects
Struck by moving parts
Contact with Substances
Slips, Trips & Falls
Temperature extremes Electricity
Entanglement
Jewellery
Sharp objects
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Tools and machines with sharp edgescan cut your hands.
Staples, screwdrivers, nails, chisels,
and stiff wire can puncture your hands.
Getting your hands caught inmachinery can sprain, crush, or remove
your hand or fingers (especially when
wearing jewellery at work).
Traumatic Injuries
You can suffer a traumatic injury to your
hands in many ways.
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WARNING: Toxic substances are
poisonous substances that can be
absorbed through your skin and enter
your body.
Contact Injuries
Coming into contact with caustic or
toxic chemicals, biological substances,
electrical sources, or extremely cold or
hot objects can irritate or burn your
hands.
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Whenever you repeat the same hand
movement over a long period of time, you
run the risk of repetitive motion problems
Repetitive motion problems often appearas a numbness or tingling sensation
accompanied by pain and the loss of
gripping power in your hands.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
I
f you start having these symptoms, take abreak. Also, simple hand exercises such as
flexing the wrist and stretching the fingers
will help.
If the problem persists, talk with your
Supervisor or consult the Medic.
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Good hygiene includes hand washing.
Hand washing helps to remove germs and
dirt from your hands. Clean hands are less
susceptible to infection and other skinproblems such as contact dermatitis.
Preventative Measures
Housekeeping and Hygiene
Poorly maintained machinery, tools,
sloppy work areas, and cluttered aisles all
contribute to hand injuries.
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Personal Protective Equipment
GlovesThere are many type of gloves that are
designed to protect your hands.
Metal mesh gloves resist sharp edges and prevent cuts.
Leather gloves shield your hands from rough surfaces.
Vinyl and neoprene gloves protect your handsagainst toxic chemicals.
Rubber gloves protect you when working around
electricity.
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If in doubt talk with your supervisor or
safety rep about the type of glove you shouldbe using on your job.
Personal Protective Equipment
Padded cloth gloves protect your hands from sharp
edges, slivers, dirt, and vibration.
Heat resistant gloves protect your hands from heat
and flames.
Latex disposable gloves are used to protect yourhands from germs, bacteria and dermatitis.
Lead-lined gloves are used to protect your hands
from radiation sources.
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Select and use the right kind of glove for the job you are goingto be performing.
Select gloves that fit.Assess the risk any rings, watches, or bracelets that might cut/tear your gloves or snag the wearer`s hand / fingers.
Wash your hands before and after wearing your gloves.
Inspect your gloves before you use them. Look for tears, holesor cracks that might leak.
Replace gloves that are worn or torn.
Look after your gloves and they will look after you
Wearing and Using Gloves
Must Do`s
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Some gloves may be chemical specified and have a life
expectancy. Discard them after the recommended time has
expired.After working with chemicals, hold your gloved hands under
running water to rinse away any chemicals or dirt before
removing the gloves.
Wash cotton gloves as needed.
Avoid borrowing gloves. Gloves are Personal Protective
Equipment. (PPE)
Store gloves right side out in a clean, cool, dry, ventilated area.
Never wear gloves around powered rotating equipment -
drills, lathes, etc.
Wearing and Using Gloves
Must Do`s
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The following types of gloves are availabl
Vinyl disposable
gloves. For food
preparation or
laboratory work.
Hide Leather facedRigger Gloves
Porous NBR Fully
Coated Knit WristEdge Gloves
Kevlar Cut Resist
Gloves with polka
dot grips
Black Rubber
Gauntlets for
chemical use
Kevlar Cut Resist
Gloves
NBR(Nitrile Buna
Rubber) impregnated
Rigger Gloves
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MATCH THE GLOVE TO THE HAZARDMATCH THE GLOVE TO THE HAZARD
ASSESS THE RISKASSESS THE RISK
Look for these commonly used pictograms they will help you decideLook for these commonly used pictograms they will help you decide
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Water Repellent Creams are used to
protect your hands from caustic chemicals
Solvent-Repellent Creams are used to
protect your hands from solvents, oils, an
other organic chemicals.
Sunscreens protect your skin from the
damaging effects of the sun.
Vanishing Creams protect your skin
against mild acids, and make cleaning up
easier.
Other Protective Measures
Barrier Creams
WARNING: Never substitute a barrier
cream when you should use gloves.
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Your hands are oneof your greatest assets.
Remember!
PROTECT THEM !
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Discussion Point
Take 10 to 15 minutes
to discuss what the
potential Hazards tohands are and any
measures to reduce the
Risk.
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What can we do?
Everyone on the installation
exposes their hands to risk
ofinjury. There are no
exceptions, and noprisoners when we lose
awareness. We need to
eliminate the hazard or
reduce the risk to as low aspossible
Assess the risk
Permit To Work
Task RiskAssessment
Review Procedures
Personal RiskAwareness
COSHH Data Sheets
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Taking Personal Control of your
Hand Health and Safety Take time out, and take a fresh look at your
procedures.
Think about how you can injure your hands
Think what if and be aware of the hazards andthe risk of injury
Consider the human factors including physicalcapabilities, competency and training
Take stock of the task, environment, weather andplan your task to suit
Ensure equipment and tools are fit for purpose.
Use the correct Hand PPE, but remember PPE isa last resort, it only protects when all else hasfailed.
Take Hand Safety home with you..
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A Hand Story..An offshore worker was at home splitting rockin the
garden using a sledge hammer, he had some
difficulty splitting one piece so asked his wife tohelp.
He asked her to hold a metal spike steady while hegave it a good welly with the sledge hammer.
The bright lass refused, stating he might miss and hither hand. He offered her the use of a set of tongsto distance her hands from the hammer blow,again she refused.
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A long, heated argument ensued with the much pressedhusband finally shouting Well you *@@%!! Ill hold itand you hit it then.
Using tongs, he held the spike steady, whilst his wife liftedthe 10 lb. hammer, closed her eyes and swung. andmissed by a good two feet.
The husband collapsed and in wave of pain and nausea,
bleeding profusely from a badly fractured finger.
The wife then ran away, jumped in the car and wasnt seenagain.
The moral to this story is never give your wife a sledgehammer to use unless she is trained and competent to useit.
Or was she.?????
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. And Finally!Dont take a gamble,
Plan your task, follow
procedure and beaware of where yourhands are in relation tothe hazards.
P.S. This AppliesP.S. This Appliesto you too !!!!to you too !!!!