Screwdrivers are big drivers of injuries
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Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries
Conducted by: Chiu Hock Ann Eddie
What’s at Stake:
Screwdrivers
Slippage
Hand or eye
injuries
Flying particles
Electrical shock
Host ofHazards
Possible injury
A worker was using
a defective screwdrive
r
The handle was cracked down one
side
The handle pinched
and broke his skin
His wound became infected
The worker had to take a week off of work…
and pay significant
medical bills.
What Can Go Wrong
Always wear safety eyewear
Keep screwdrivers clean
Choose the right screwdriver for the job
Make sure the screwdriver is in good shape before
using it
Don’t use a screwdriver with a rounded or
damaged tip
Do not use pliers or a wrench on a screwdriver
(no matter how much you need more torque)
How to Protect Yourself
Prepare yourself…
Store screwdrivers where they will not be damaged
Use a vise to hold your work whenever possible
Use a drill to make a pilot hole
Don’t carry screwdrivers in your pockets
Never use a screwdriver for anything other than
screwdriving
How to Protect Yourself
Misuse of a screwdrive
r
Painful injury
Use the right screwdriver, and use it carefully
Final Word
End of Presentation
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