Hand & Finger Safety Awareness Training

HAND & FINGER SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING

GREAT WALL PLASTICS INDUSTRIES BHD21ST MAY 2010

OBJECTIVES Create general awareness amongst employees regarding

hand and finger safety.

Able to identify risks related to hand injury.

Understand correct way of using hand tools

Learn valuable tips for Hand Safe

OUTLINE / SCHEDULE 8.30 am - Registration

8.45 am - Introduction

- General Hand Safety

10.00 am - Tea Breaks

10.15 am - Pinch Points

- Handling of Chemicals

- Extreme Temperatures

1.00 pm - Lunch Break/Prayer

2.00 pm - Using Hand Tools

- Hierarchy of Controls

- PPE Controls

3.45 pm - Tea Break

- Hand Injury Treatment

- Summary / Tips / Closing

5.00 pm - End of Session

INTRODUCTION

We use hands and fingers in everything we do

Injury data shows that injuries to hands are more common than injuries to any other part of the body

Account for almost 50% of all injuries

52% of hand injuries were lacerations (cuts);

26% of hand injuries were crush injuries

HAND ANATOMY

GENERAL HAND SAFETY

Three main causes of hand injury:

Pinch points (e.g. doors, drawers & tongs)

Sharp objects (e.g. knives, edges of signs)

GENERAL HAND SAFETY

Three main causes of hand injury:

Being struck by an object or equipment (e.g. catching a falling object)

GENERAL HAND SAFETY

Potential hand injury situations include:

Tasks which require manual handling

Working with hot or cold materials and equipment

Working with hand tools

GENERAL HAND SAFETY

Potential hand injury situations include:

Working with machinery

Working with hazardous

chemicals

Working while wearing

jewellery or loose fitting

clothing

PINCH POINTS

Pinch points and crushing hazards are common

Whenever you place your hand between two objects

At least one is moving

HANDLING OF CHEMICALS

Read and understand CSDS

Select appropriate protection

Trained personnel

Emergency response

EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Chemical agents – acids, alkali, corrosive slats

Mechanical agents – pressure or friction

EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Biological agents – bacteria, fungi, viruses attack

EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Biological agents – bacteria, fungi, viruses attack

EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Physical agents – cold heat, sun light, ionizing radiation

HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

Controls are required to reduce risk of hand injury to ALARP:

Elimination

Substitution

Engineering

Isolation

Administrative

PPE

ELIMINATION CONTROL

Automated process eliminates need for manual handling

High capital requirements

CONTROL BY SUBSTITUTION

Usage of alternatives

Robotic hands

Thongs

Hand tools

ENGINEERING CONTROL

Machine guarding

Electronics sensors

ISOLATION CONTROL

Isolate process

Isolate personnel

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL

Signage

Restricted area

Work rotation

PPE CONTROL

Gloves, barrier creams, wrist and hand support

PPE CONTROL

How to choose correct gloves?

Cotton (dirt, wood slivers, mild temperatures)

Leather (moderate heat, sparks

or chips, abrasive blasting)

PPE CONTROL

Kevlar (sharp cutting or edges)

Rubber (electrical )

Neoprene/PVC/PVA (harmful

substance, check MSDS)

PPE CONTROL

Lead lined (radiation hazards)

Aluminized (flames, extreme temperature)

HAND INJURIES

HAND INJURIES

HAND INJURIES

HAND INJURY TREATMENT

Bleeding – apply gentle pressure to the wound and elevate hand

Sprain, strain or fracture – immobilize the area, apply cool compress and elevate

HAND INJURY TREATMENT

Heat burns – depends upon degree of burns

First degree – cool fresh water until pain subside.

Second degree – cool fresh water,

clean and sterilized gauze

Third degree – sterilized gauze,

elevate higher than heart

Chemical burns – flush with water,

Seek medical attention,

report to supervisor

TIPS TO AVOID HAND INJURY

Always be on the lookout for hand hazards

Check items for slivers, jagged edges, burrs, etc. before lifting.

Put on gloves or take other precautions to protect your hands

TIPS TO AVOID HAND INJURY

Put safety guards in place before you begin any job

Use the correct hand tool for the job and use it properly

Use a rag or brush for cleaning – not your fingers or hands

TIPS TO AVOID HAND INJURY

Follow lock out/tag out procedures before repairing or maintaining any machine

Don’t wear jewelry on the job, especially rings and bracelets

Wear suitable gloves or barrier creams

Get medical attention for any injury

Keep your hands clean

Keep your mind on the job

Safety and Health Policy

Safety and Health Organization

Employer Duties

Employee Duties

Legal Register

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