Hand and Finger Injuries 2005

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Hand and Finger Injuries 2005
WORKING AS A TEAM TO PREVENT HANDS AND FINGER
INJURIES
Warning this presentation contains medical
photographs of a graphical nature
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HANDS AND FINGERS SAFETY CAMPAIGN 2005
HOW MANY FINGERS DO YOU HAVE?
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Your Gift from Birth

• You are given two hands i.e.
• 2 Thumbs
• 8 Fingers
• Which one can you afford to loose?

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!!NONE!!
Everyone is as precious as the next!
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Why Are Hand Injuries Still Happening?

• Even when people seem to know of the existence
  of Hazards at Work Sites, Offices and at
  Home..
• WHY ??? Because.
• It wont happen to me!
• Ive been doing it that
• way for years!!
• There isnt a better way.
• It is faster this way.
• Lets see if this works
• and more

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Why Are Hand Injuries Still Happening?

• People are not able to recognize the hazards
• Risks not fully assessed
• Inattention or lack of focus
• Boredom with a routine job
• Safety vs production
• Lifting / applying force incorrectly
• Using the incorrect tool for the job
• Procedures not followed or understood
• Cutting corners/rushing
• Not looking after green hands

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Are they doing the correct thing? Why? Please
discuss
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Keep your hands out of harms way
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Is he doing the correct thing? Why? Please
discuss
Plan Plan. Plan. Plan. your work !!!
To prevent from injury, use these !!!
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Types of hand injuries

• Wrist fractures
• Hand and finger fractures
• Hand sprain
• Fingertip injury Pictures for discussion
• Lacerations Picture for discussion
• Nerve compression
• Burns Example
• Amputations (fingers or hands) Picture for
  discussion

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What is the Key to Prevention?

• UNDERSTAND the task you are about to start. If
  you have any doubts, ask questions
• Be AWARE of ALL the possible hazards, ASSESS the
  risk and then CONTROL them it will help save
  you a lot of potential pain
• THINK for yourself if the procedure for the task
  is correct and the best practice
• FEEDBACK to your work colleagues, friends and
  managers. You might just save someone else's
  finger

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What Can You Do?

• Engage your Hearts Minds before during
  work activities
• Pre-tour/Pre-job Quality Toolbox Meeting
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Follow Procedures or Work Instructions
• Permit to Work
• Keep an eye on people less experienced than you
• Others????

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SOME CONTROLS MEASURES

• Wear the correct PPE to protect your hands
• Get help lifting awkward and heavy items
• Do you know what chemical your handling?
• Recognise hazardous elements
• Keep the hands away from moving rotating
  machines
• Avoid surface contact (heat etc.) Gloves!
• Do not put your hand in where you cannot see it
• Know and be aware which hand is in which place
• Do not put fingers inside pipe and tubing while
  handling
• Do not put your hand or fingers between flanges
  or
• in the bolt holes
• Be aware and keep away from pinch conditions
• Use the correct tools and size

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Discuss the types of injuries these workers
might sustain?
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SOME CONTROLS MEASURES (Contd)

• Do not work with gloves or hands which are oily
• Use correct gloves type, size, and grip
• Be aware of handling chemical materials
• Wash hands after handling chemical materials
• Do not wear jewelry, keep it for home!
• Make sure all tools are in good condition
• Obtain first aid at once for any injuries.

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Who prevents Hand and Finger Injuries
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Thank you. Are there any questions?
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BACK-UPS(PICTURES)
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Can these hands be used for gripping any more?
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Please discuss HOW this could happen?
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Why do you think this happened?