Nearly 12 of all onthejob injuries involve hands and fingers Injuries to fingers and thumb rank as the 3 rd most frequently injured body parts The majority of these injuries could have been prevented ID: 579431
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Hand SafetySlide2
Nearly 12% of all on-the-job injuries involve hands and fingers
Injuries to fingers and thumb rank as the 3rd most frequently injured body partsThe majority of these injuries could have been prevented
Injury Statistics Slide3
Traumatic:
Lacerations, punctures, fractures, amputationsRepetitive Motion:Doing certain tasks over and over againCumulative traumaContact:Thermal, chemical
Three Types of Injuries Slide4
Traumatic InjuriesSlide5
Most common types
Generally result from improper use of tools or from inadequate guarding of machinesTraumatic injury results from a sudden, unexpected incident but repetitive motion injury results from lifetime of misuseBoth are easily preventable if proper precautions are taken
Traumatic/Repetitive MotionSlide6
A good set of tools is one of the most important safety devices we use
Take the place of our handsDo jobs our hands cannot doKeep our hands from getting hurtTool must be right for the job
Hand ToolsSlide7
Tool not suited for the job
Use pliers instead of a wrench to loosen or tighten pipe fittingsUse a knife as a screwdriverUsing a shovel as a pry barImproper tools can cause workers toSlip or fall
Gouge themselvesPinch their handsSuffer other kinds of injuries
Makeshift ToolsSlide8
Greatest hazard comes from misuse and poor maintenance
All tools should be inspected prior to useUse tools only for their designated purposeImportant to select right size AND type of tool for the job
Hand Tool SafetySlide9
Tingling
Swelling in the jointsDecreased ability to moveDecreased grip strengthPain from movement, pressure, or exposure to cold or vibrationContinual muscle fatigueSore muscles
NumbnessChange in the skin color of your hands or fingertips
Symptoms of the Wrong ToolSlide10
Choosing the right tool will help prevent traumatic and repetitive motion injuries
Consider size, shape, gripHandles without sharp edges, have a non-slip surface, and are coated with a soft materialAngled tools help keep wrist straight
Selecting Hand ToolsSlide11
Tools that can work in either hand are best
Use proper tool for the areaSpark resistant tool around flammable liquidsConsider quality as well
Selecting Hand ToolsSlide12
Fits the job you are doing
Fits the work space availableReduces the force you need to applyFits your hand
Can be used in a comfortable work position
The Best Tool in GeneralSlide13
If possible, secure all work with a vise or a clamp
Always wear appropriate PPE for the jobDon’t work with oily or greasy hands
Using Hand ToolsSlide14
Maintain sharpness of all cutting tools
Duller does NOT mean saferSharper does NOT mean dangerous Remove damaged tools from service to prevent others from accidentally using themAfter using a tool, clean it and put it back in its proper location
Using Hand ToolsSlide15
Do not hoist or lower portable electric hand tools by their power cords; use a rope
If you carry sharp tools, keep the edges pointed away from yourself and othersDo not use “extenders” on hand toolsWhen using a wrench, pull it toward youAvoid striking tempered steel tools together
Using Hand ToolsSlide16
Machine Guarding
Another way to prevent hand injuries is with guards and barriers that keep the hands (and other body parts) from coming into contact with dangerous hazardsOSHA has some strong language with respect to machine guardingSlide17
OSHA
One
or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.Slide18
OSHA
Guards shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured elsewhere if for any reason attachment to the machine is not possible. The guard shall be such that it does not offer an accident hazard in itself.Slide19
OSHA
The point of operation of machines (where work is actually performed on material) whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall . . . be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.Slide20
OSHA
Special hand tools for placing and removing material shall be such as to permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone. Such tools shall not be in lieu of guarding but can only be used to supplement protection provided.Slide21
Special Hand Tools
When it becomes necessary for hands to be in close proximity to the point of operation, the push stick or block may provide a few inches of safety and prevent a severe injury. Slide22
OSHA
When the periphery of the blades of a fan is less than seven (7) feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded. The guard shall have openings no larger than one-half (1/2) inch.Slide23
Machine Safety
Most dangerous area is point of operationPoint of Operation is area where work is done
Cutting, punching, drilling, etc.All machines should be guarded to prevent accidental contactSlide24
Machine Guarding
Guards are there to protect employeesShould not create additional hazards or interfere with machine operation
Can guard by creating a physical barrier or by creating distanceSlide25
Machine Guarding
Guard should never be removed while machine is operatingOnly qualified personnel should ever remove guardsThese personnel should be trained in proper lockout/
tagout procedure Anytime a guard is removed, must use proper lockout/
tagout
procedureSlide26
Art or Science?
Sometimes employees remove a guard because they say the guard interferes with their ability to do the jobThe correct approach is to design a better guard
Never remove or bypass a guardOtherwise run risk of injury and OSHA finesSlide27
Machine Guarding
Minimum General RequirementsSlide28
Prevent Contact
The safeguard must prevent hands, arms, and any other part of a worker's body from making contact with dangerous moving parts.A good safeguarding system eliminates the possibility of the operator or another worker placing parts of their bodies near hazardous moving parts. Slide29
Secure
Workers should not be able to easily remove or tamper with the safeguard, because a safeguard that can easily be made ineffective is no safeguard at all. Guards and safety devices should be made of durable material that will withstand the conditions of normal use. They must firmly be secured to the machine. Slide30
Protect From Falling Objects
The safeguard should ensure that no objects can fall into moving parts.A small tool which is dropped into a cycling machine could easily become a projectile that could strike and injure someone.Slide31
Create
No New Hazards A safeguard defeats its own purpose if it creates a hazard of its own such as a shear point, a jagged edge, or an unfinished surface which can cause a laceration.
The edges of guards for instance, should be rolled or bolted in such a way that they eliminate sharp edges. Slide32
Create
No Interference Any safeguard which impedes a worker from performing the job quickly and comfortably might soon be overridden or disregarded.
Proper safeguarding can actually enhance efficiency as it can relieve the worker's apprehensions about injury. Slide33
Allow Safe Lubrication
Any safeguard which impedes a worker from performing the job quickly and comfortably might soon be overridden or disregarded.
Proper safeguarding can actually enhance efficiency as it can relieve the worker's apprehensions about injury. Slide34
OEM Guards
They usually conform to the design and function of the machine.They can be designed to strengthen the machine in some way or to serve some additional functional purposes.Slide35
User-Built Guards
Often, with older machinery, they are the only practical safeguarding solution.
They can be designed and built to fit unique and even changing situations.
Design and installation of machine safeguards by plant personnel can help to promote safety consciousness in the workplace.Slide36
Training
A description and identification of the hazards associated with particular machines;The safeguards themselves, how they provide protection, and the hazards for which they are intended;
How to use the safeguards and why;Slide37
Training (Cont.)
How and under what circumstances safeguards can be removed, and by whom (in most cases, repair or maintenance personnel only); andWhen a lockout/tagout
program is required.What to do (e.g., contact the supervisor) if a safeguard is damaged, missing, or unable to provide adequate protection.Slide38
Contact Injuries
Less common but can be just as severeNever touch an object to determine if it is hot/coldKnow what surfaces or objects could be hot/cold that are in your work environmentSlide39
Contact Injuries
Always where proper PPE for job at handLong sleeves can help prevent contact injuries with sharp edges or hot/cold surfaces
If working with chemicals, consult MSDS to familiarize yourself with all hazards associated with that chemicalNever use a chemical unless you are familiar with all the hazardsSlide40
5 Reasons Hands Get in Trouble
“I was in a hurry”“I forgot”“I was distracted”“It can’t happen to me”“I just had to touch it to see if it was (hot, sharp, working”Slide41
Key Points
A severe hand injury will change your quality of life foreverHand injuries are preventable as long as proper safety precautions are taken
Always use right tool for the job and never use a tool for anything other than its intended purposeRecognize when a machine should be guarded and never use a machine if the guard has been removed
Don’t let a moment of carelessness lead to a lifetime of regret!