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Hand Safety Part-1
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Background

• 70 of those injured were not wearing gloves
• Most of the other 30 were wearing gloves that
  were inadequate, damaged, or the wrong type for
  the hazard
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• We are each accountable to keep our hands safe

Understand the Hazards
Protect Your Hands  
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Objectives

• Training Objectives
• Recognize at-risk behaviors that lead to injury
• Identify safe work practices to reduce the risk
  of hand injury
• Select the correct tools to protect the hands
• Recognize conditions that require PPE
• Select the right PPE
• Accept Personal Accountability for Working Safely

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Hand Safety Training Outline

• Outline
• Section 1. At Risk Behaviors
• Section 2. Safe Work Practices
• Section 3. Evaluate the Task
• Section 4. Select the Right Tool
• Section 5. Use the Right Gloves

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Section 1 At-Risk Behaviors
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Section 1 - At-Risk Behaviors
At-Risk Behaviors Cause Hand Injuries

• Using the wrong tool for the job
• Using a cutter as a screwdriver
• Using Pliers when a wrench is needed
• Hammering with a tool other than a hammer
• Defeating safety devices on tools
• Using Your Hand as a tool
• Using power tools on a unstable surface
• Handling known hazards without planning first
• Sharp Objects
• Chemicals
• Tool related hazards

Unsafe Work Practice!!
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Section 1 - At-Risk Behaviors
At-Risk Behaviors Contribute to Hand Injuries

• Allowing poor housekeeping
• Failure to plan the work
• Failure to pay attention and keep your eyes on
  the task
• Failure to keep body parts out of the line of
  fire
• Failure to sharpen or replace blades,
  necessitating additional force
• Failure to identify and wear proper PPE
• Failure to maintain power tools
• Unsafe Cutting Behaviors
• Cutting in awkward positions
• Cutting on unstable surfaces
• Cutting towards oneself

Unsafe Work Practice!!
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Section 2 Safe Work Practices
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Section 2 Safe Work Practices

• What is the most used tool in our industry?
• Hammer
• Screwdriver
• Crescent wrench
• Portable drill
• Skill saw
• Impact wrench
• Box cutter
• Knife

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Section 2 Safe Work Practices

• The most used tool in almost all workplaces,
  especially in URS, is The Human Hand
• Try Driving without the normal use of the hands
• Try writing without using your thumb
• Try holding a tool with only two fingers
• Try using tools with your other hand

Our hands are critical for normal function in the
workplace, at home, and on the road!
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Section 2 Safe Work Practices

• The hand is one of the most complex parts of
  your body
• Movement of the tendons, bones, tissues and
  nerves allows you to grip and do complex jobs
• Without your hands it is impossible to do routine
  simple tasks
• Hand injuries are difficult to repair because of
  the complexity of the hand
• After a hand injury, you may lose
• Motion
• Dexterity
• Grip
• Sensation

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Section 2 Safe Work Practices
Injuries to the hands, fingers, and arms are most
often caused by

• Cuts from knives or sharp edges
• Punctures from nails, staples, needles, or debris
• Bites or stings from insects
• Burns from extreme temperatures
• Equipment
• Rotating parts
• Pinch points
• Vibrating equipment

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Section 2 Safe Work Practices

• The first two lines of defense must always be
• Eliminating the Hazard Completely
• Engineering controls such as using guards or
  safety switches
• PPE should only be applied after first attempting
  to eliminate or reduce the hazard (engineering or
  administrative controls) or as a secondary
  measure of protection

Remember, PPE does not eliminate the hazard it
just reduces the injury potential or severity
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Section 3 Evaluate the Task
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Section 3 Evaluate the Task

• Always Evaluate the Task
• 4Sight all the time!
• What am I about to do?
• What could go wrong?
• What could be done to make it safer?
• What have I done to communicate the hazards?
• Job Safety Analysis or Risk Assessment
• When the Job involves hazardous materials or
  tasks
• When the work is complex and involves
  multiple hazards
• Whenever you think it will assist in
  identifying the safe way to work

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Section 3 Evaluate the Task

• Prevention involves three key elements
• Identifying the hazards
• Identifying preventive measures
• Implementing safety measures before starting the
  work
• Safe work practices
• PPE

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Section 3 Evaluate the Task

• Common types of prevention include
• Wearing the correct type of glove
• Using push sticks, tongs, or other fixtures
• Using the right tool for the job and using it
  correctly
• Keeping hands out of harms way by not placing
  hands
• Under loads or in blind areas
• In areas subject to being caught in/between
  objects

The best safety device for your hands is your
mind - pay attention evaluate the hazards apply
preventive measures!
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Section 3 Evaluate the Task

• Hand Injury Prevention requires Pre-Task
  Planning.
• It is imperative that we

• Choose the correct Tool for the task.
• Choose the correct PPE for the task.
• Establish Expectations for safe behavior
• Adhere to safe work Behaviors while performing
  the task.

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Section 3 Evaluate the Task
Biological Hazards

• Biological Hazards provides additional guidance
• Use caution when moving debris or equipment which
  has been sitting for a long time
• Never stick your hands in holes or blind or
  secluded places and use care in uninhabited areas
• Dont use scented soaps or perfumes, and consider
  wearing long sleeve shirts and gloves
• Leave insects and wildlife alone
• If you encounter reptiles leave them alone and
  stop work until the area is clear
• If you encounter insect nests remain clear of the
  area until they have been handled by a
  professional

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Section 4 Selecting the Right Tools
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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Cutting Tool Selection
Proper Tool Proper Use
Dykes Wire Cutters Cutting Rope, Wire, Tie-Wraps
Safety Box Knifes Opening / Disposing of Boxes
Scissors Cutting Shrink Wrap, String, Banding (Plastic)
Shears Cutting Banding (Metal)
Flush Cuts Cutting Excess Tie-Wrap
Insulated Cutters For Electrical/Hot Work
Wire Strippers Stripping Wire
Metal Snips Cutting Sheet Metal
Cable Cutter Cutting Cable
Concealed Blade Cutters Cutting banding, fabric, tape, thin material
Safety Box Cutters Cutting boxes and packing tape
Safety Knife Cutting materials where other cutters cant be used
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The use of Fixed Open-Blade Knives is prohibited!
Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Cutting Tool Selection

• Never use dull blades
• Do not use knives as screwdrivers
• Cut away from your body
• Do not use box cutters use a retracting
  safety knife
• Do not use knives to strip wire or cable
  use the correct wire, cable, or coax
  stripper

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Prohibited Cutting Tools
Section 4 Select the Right Tool
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Cutting Blade Disposal
Section 4 Select the Right Tool

• Dont create a hazard!
• Blade collection containers work!
• Never put blades in trash unshielded

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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Approved Cutting Tools

• Approved Cutting Tools

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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Approved Insulated Cutting Tools(Meets
requirement for Electrical Hot Work)
Approved Cutting Tools
Dykes, Linemen Pliers, Cable Cutter, Strippers
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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Powered Hand Saws and Grinders

• Use the correct saw for the job
• Do not hold stock in your hand use saw horse,
  vice, or other holding device
• Use moderate pressure on saws to prevent blade
  failure
• Thoroughly inspect tools before use
• Keep blades sharp
• Wear leather or mechanics gloves

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Screwdrivers
Section 4 Select the Right Tool

• Use the right size and type for the screw
• Do not use screwdrivers as chisels or pry bars
• Place objects on a flat surface or in a vice
  dont hold it in your hand
• Dont use screwdrivers with chipped tips or loose
  handles
• Wear leather or mechanics gloves

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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Hammers

• Use the correct hammer for the job
• Do not use hammers with splintered, cracked, or
  loose handles
• Do not use hammers with rounded striking faces
• Do not strike a hammer face with another hammer
• Do not use a nail hammer claw as a pry bar
• Do not hammer with the side of the hammer
• Wear leather or mechanics gloves

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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Wrenches

• Use the right size wrench
• Pull on wrenches rather than pushing
• Never use a cheater bar with a wrench to increase
  torque or leverage
• Do not use pliers with worn grooves or crescent
  wrenches with worn or sprung jaws
• Do not use pliers or crescent wrenches on
  over-tight bolts and nuts
• Wear leather or mechanics gloves

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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Chisels

• Do not use chisels with mushroomed heads
• Use the correct chisel for the job
• Never use a chisel as a pry bar
• Use jackhammers for concrete breaking where
  possible
• Use a safety chisel for masonry and other high
  impact work
• Wear leather or mechanics gloves

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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Other Tool Selection Information

• Hand Tools Portable Equipment, provides
  additional guidance.
• Choose Tools that are designed to maximize safety
• Use tools as designed and follow all manufacturer
  instructions Unplug tools when not in use and
  before changing bits, blades, or other
  accessories
• If tools vibrate excessively wear mechanics
  gloves with vibration protection
• Secure work never hold in your hand
• Wear gloves unless they may become caught on
  rotating parts

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Section 4 Select the Right Tool
Tool Maintenance Information

• Keep tools sharp and guards in place
• Unplug or lockout tools before changing blades or
  cutters
• Wear leather or mechanics gloves unless they
  create a greater hazard such as when operating a
  lathe or a grinder
• Never wear gloves with straps or strings which
  may catch on moving parts

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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
Work Tasks/Materials Glove Selection
Proper Glove Types Proper Use
Box Handler (Mechanics) Gloves Box Handling, General Lifting, Wood Handling
Leather Gloves Metal (General), Climbing, Carpentry, Automotive Shops, Heavy Equipment Shops, General Maintenance, General Laborer, Millwright
Welding Gloves Welding
Chemical Chemical Handling, Selection based on chemical being handled
Cut Resistant Metal (Sheet), HVAC, Blade Replacement
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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
Glove Selection Construction

• Leather or mechanics gloves are required for most
  construction related activities such as
• Using hand tools
• Using power tools
• Handling material
• Handling guide lines
• Operating equipment
• Wear gloves that include vibration protection
  (padding) when using equipment which produces
  vibration

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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
Glove Selection Material Handling

• Manual Material Handling - Provides guidance
• Get help or use mechanical lifting devices when
  possible
• Keep hands out of potential pinch point areas and
  use tag lines if appropriate
• Remove jewelry
• Types of gloves required are
• Leather or mechanics gloves when handling
  general material/debris
• Cut resistant gloves when handling sheet metal,
  glass, or material or equipment with sharp edges

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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
Hand Care

• Avoid washing hands with solvents, harsh soaps,
  or abrasives
• Clean and bandage cuts and abrasions keep them
  clean
• Immediately remove imbedded foreign materials
• Wash hands immediately after using chemicals
• Pay attention to possible infections and get
  immediate medical evaluation
• Consider wearing cotton gloves under rubber
  gloves to reduce sweating

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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
Glove Care and Inspection

• Inspect gloves before use for tears, excessive
  wear, and punctures
• Store in clean, dry location
• Discard leather and cloth gloves if they become
  saturated with oil or other chemicals
• Leak test chemical gloves by sealing the wrist
  and filling the glove with air
• Leak test and inspect electrical gloves before
  each use store in protective bags assure they
  have current testing/certification

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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
Glove Fit

• Wear gloves that fit your hand
• Gloves that are too small can tire your hands and
  cause injury from limiting circulation
• Gloves that are too large are clumsy to work with
  and tend to catch on items or fall off

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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
Cut Resistant Gloves
Back View
Front View
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Section 5 Use the Right Gloves
Cut Resistant Gloves

• Cut Resistant Gloves

Used for handling parts and connecting
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Recap Summary

• Prevention
• Identifying the hazards and then applying
  preventive measures to eliminate or minimize them

• Effective Prevention
• Thorough hazard analysis by every employee at
  every job site before the work starts 100 of
  the time

Remember PPE does not eliminate the hazard it
just reduces the injury potential or lessens the
injury severity!
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Recap Summary
Questions / Comments
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