Hand Injury Prevention

Hands are exposed to pinch points, blades, sharp edges, chemical contact, and repetitive force. Before starting a task, identify where hands could be caught, cut, crushed, burned, or exposed. Use the correct glove for the hazard, but remember gloves do not make rotating equipment safe. Keep hands out of line-of-fire zones and use tools instead of fingers whenever possible.

Discussion questions

1. Where could this hazard show up in our area today?
2. What control do we need to verify before work starts?
3. What should be reported immediately?

Supervisor close

Confirm employees understand the key control, then document attendance according to site procedure.

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