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- 2. How Important AreHands? Practical Exercise 1. Tuck your thumbs into the palms of your hands 2. Now tie your shoes It’s not so easy is it?
- 3. Why It’s Important •It has been estimated that almost 20% of all disabling accidents on the job involve the hands. • Some examples of traumatic injuries to your hands: – Cuts: Tools and machines with a sharp edges. – Punctures: Staples, screwdrivers, nails, chisels and stiff wire. – Sprains, Crushing Injuries: Getting your hands caught in machinery. – Gloves and rotating machinery are dangerous. Gloves can get caught.
- 4. July 2015 • Anemployee was interacting with a table saw when the employee's hand became entangled. • Multiple fingers were amputated. • 321999 - All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
- 5. April 2015 • Anemployee was adjusting the height of the finger jointer machine when the carriage came forward and amputated the tip of his right middle finger. • Menzner Lumber and Supply • 321999 - All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
- 6. Sept 2016 • Whileremoving a chain from a sprocket, an employee's hand was drawn into the sprocket, amputating the index finger and injuring the middle, ring, and little fingers. • 321999 - All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
- 7. Nov 2016 • Anemployee was running a piece of wood through a wood edger machine when an excess piece (called a stick) was created. • The employee turned off the machine to retrieve the stick. • As he reached for it, the machine's saw blade lacerated his left hand and forearm, requiring hospitalization. • 321999 - All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
- 8. Apr 2016 • Anemployee was removing a piece of jammed wood from the chop saw when his right-hand pinky finger was amputated by the blade. • 321999 - All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
- 9. What is HandProtection PPE? • Companies should use engineering and work practice controls to protect workers from potential hand injuries • PPE should be used to provide additional protection
- 10. Hand Hazards Potential hazardsinclude • Skin absorption • Severe cuts, lacerations, or abrasions • Fractures and amputations • Punctures • Chemical or thermal burns • Electrical dangers • Harmful temperature extremes
- 11. Preventative Actions Use the followingpreventative actions to protect your hands • JSA and similar hazard identification measures • Work glove selection and care • Tool and equipment safety • Chemical and electrical safety • Stretching • Rigging safety, including hands- free methods
- 12. Preventative Actions Use the followingpreventative actions to protect your hands • Proper hand placement • Maintaining focus and staying alert
- 13. Preventative Actions Use the followingpreventative actions to protect your hands • Proper hand placement • Maintaining focus and staying alert
- 14. Personal Protective Equipment Properhand PPE includes • Gloves • Finger guards • Arm coverings • Elbow length gloves
- 15. Gloves There are manytypes of gloves • The nature of the hazard and operation involved will affect glove selection • Workers must use gloves specifically designed for the hazards and tasks found in their workplace • Wearing the wrong type of glove for a job can result in serious injury
- 16. Gloves Some factors thatmay influence glove selection include • Type of chemicals handled • Nature of contact – Total immersion, splash, etc. • Duration of contact • Area requiring protection – Hand only, forearm, arm
- 17. Gloves Some factors thatmay influence glove selection include • Grip requirements – Dry, wet, oily • Thermal protection • Size and comfort • Abrasion or resistance requirements
- 18. Hand Protection Gloves: • Cotton •Leather • Latex • Viton • Butyl • Neoprene • PVC • Nitrile • Other
- 19. Gloves Rubber gloves includegloves made out of rubber, neoprene, vinyl, or latex • Rubber gloves – Must be worn when working with chemicals –Must be worn when providing first aid – Must be kept clean and free of holes – Should be designed for use with chemicals – Must not be used for protection against electricity
- 20. Gloves • Cloth gloves –Used to protect hands against light abrasion and solid particulate material – Must fit well to help avoid accidents – Should not be worn when using rotating machinery
- 21. Gloves • High visibilitygloves – Come in highly visible colors – Make the workers more aware of their hand placement
- 22. Gloves Insulated rubber glovesare used for electrical work • Cut resistant gloves – Usually made from Kevlar and metal mesh – Designed for workers who routinely perform cutting tasks with knives or other devices
- 23. Gloves Proper glove use •Gloves should always be worn on the correct hand • Select appropriately sized gloves – Loose gloves can cause accidents – Tight gloves can cause discomfort • Put on and remove gloves carefully – Roughly pulling off gloves can damage the material
- 24. Glove Maintenance andInspection Keep gloves in a clean, dry place to protect against rot • Dispose of gloves when they are too worn or no longer adequately protect hands • Do not patch gloves with tape or any other material • Check gloves for – Holes – Excessive wear – Excessive buildup of dirt or other materials
- 25. Preventing Hand Injuries Toavoid hand injuries, observe the following • Use the right glove for the job • Do not use hands as tools — get the correct tool for the job • Position your body, hands, and fingers correctly • Secure your work • Use lockout/tagout whenever appropriate • Use a push stick when using saws • Be aware of pinch points and other hand hazards
- 26. Preventing Hand Injuries Beaware of moving and rotating parts that can trap your hands or fingers • Remove jewelry and tuck in or roll up loose clothing
- 27. Preventing Hand Injuries Beaware of moving and rotating parts that can trap your hands or fingers • Do not wear gloves when working with gears or machinery that could catch and pull your fingers or hand into the machinery
- 28. Preventing Hand Injuries •Be aware of areas with built-in heaters or machinery parts that build up heat that can cause serious burns • Be aware of other hand hazards such as crushed fingers or hands in door jams or when pulling a load through a doorway or tight area • Maintain control of a lifted load; losing control can cause loads to shift or drop
- 29. Preventing Hand Injuries •Be aware of other hand hazards such as crushed fingers or hands in door jams or when pulling a load through a doorway or tight area.
- 30. Preventing Hand Injuries •Maintain control of a lifted load; losing control can cause loads to shift or drop
- 31. Most Cited • Nowritten respirator program. • No medical evaluation for respirator use. • No PPE assessment certification. • No PPE assessment conducted. • No Eye Protection. • No PPE used when hazard present. • Voluntary use of respirators – App. D • No Respirator fit test. • Inadequate / no respirator training. • No Hand Protection.
- 32. Payment • Employers payfor almost all personal protective equipment (PPE) required by OSHA’s general industry standards. ➥Metatarsal foot protection; ➥Rubber boots with steel toes; ➥Non-prescription eye protection; ➥Hard hats/Bump Caps; ➥Hearing Protection; ➥Personal fall protection; and ➥Reflective work vests. • OSHA standards do not require employer payment for uniforms, items worn to keep clean, or other items that are not PPE. ➥Sturdy work shoes; ➥Non-specialty slip-resistant, non-safety-toe footwear; ➥Items worn for patient safety and health, not employee safety and health; and ➥Uniforms, caps or other clothing worn solely to identify a person as an employee.
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- 34. Arm and HandProtection
- 35. Gloves - MoreCaveats • No glove is good against all hazards; consult the glove manufacturer for glove selection chart. • Gloves have a finite lifespan and must be periodically replaced. • When donning gloves, examine them for signs of tears, cracks, holes and dry rot. • Hands should always be washed after removing gloves.
- 36. ● One company. ●Two employees suffered box knife cuts. ● One was stripping cable. ● Another was cutting open a box toward himself. January 2015
- 37. Cutting zip tieswith box knife. Gloves
- 38. January 2015 • Onecompany • Two box knife cuts • One stripping cable • Another cutting open a box toward him
- 39. 10 Rules Summary •Beware of pinch points. • Expect the unexpected resistance • Inspect tools. • Do not work on moving equipment unnecessarily. • Replace machine guards following repairs that require removal of guards. • Be mindful of equipment that starts automatically. • Avoid touching lines, equipment, or surfaces that may be hot. • Be mindful when closing doors and other hinged devices • Use gloves to protect your hands during all work activities which involve handling of materials or tools. • Use a tool for the job instead of your hand.