Hand Safety

Facts
National Statistics
There are Three Types of Hand Injuries
Reasons for Hand Injuries
Hand Hazards Identification
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Pinch Points
Cutting Tools
Clothing
Wrong Gloves for the Task
Protecting your Hands
3 Topics
Glove Hygiene
Selection Guidelines Hand Protection
Glove Limitations
Knife Injury Prevention
3 Topics
Alternative Tools (Knives)
Company Policy for Knives
Knife Safety Instructions
General Safety Rules
5 Topics
Housekeeping
Using Wrench
Rolling Pipe
Use the Correct Tool for the job
Clothing and Jewelry Hazards
Summary Hand Safety
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Contributing Factors Knife Injuries
Final Test – Hand Safety
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Glove Limitations

Hand Safety Protecting your Hands Glove Limitations
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Glove Limitations

  • Gloves can cause more problems if chemicals get inside glove.
  • Some people are allergic to latex gloves.
  • Gloves can get caught in rotating machinery.
  • Gloves can fail:
    • Extreme temperatures
    • High mechanical force
    • High vibration
    • Extremely harsh chemicals
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