“You Need

Hands”

 TEEKAY – THE MARINE MIDSTREAM COMPANY ®

www.teekay.com
 Why Hand Protection is Important
Take a moment to hold your hands out in front of you. Look at
them. They are the only two hands you will ever have.

It has been estimated that almost 20% of all disabling accidents on the
job involve the hands. Without your fingers or hands, your ability to work
and play would be greatly reduced.
Human hands are unique. No other creature in the world has hands that
can grasp, hold, move, and manipulate objects like human hands. They
are one of your greatest assets. And, as such, must be protected and
cared for.

Now try clapping with one hand !!

 Why Focus on Hands?

 Your hands are the

nearest bodily
interface to the task
you are doing
Hand Injury Contributory Factors

 Hand and powered tools

 Vibration
 Crushing/Pinch Points
 Dropped Objects
 Struck by moving parts
 Contact with Substances
 Slips, Trips & Falls
 Temperature extremes
 Electricity
 Entanglement
 Jewellery
 Sharp objects
 Traumatic Injuries
You can suffer a traumatic injury to your hands in many ways.

 Tools and machines with sharp edges

can cut your hands.
 Staples, screwdrivers, nails, chisels, and
stiff wire can puncture your hands.
 Getting your hands caught in machinery
can sprain, crush, or remove your hand
or fingers (especially when wearing
jewellery at work).
 Hazards

 Workers using hand and power tools maybe exposed to

these hazards:

 Objects that fall, fly, are abrasive, or splash

 Harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, and gases
 Frayed or damaged electrical cords, hazardous
 connections and improper grounding
 Vibration and impact

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 Basic Tool Safety Rules

 Maintain regularly
 Inspect before use
 Use the right tool for the job
 Operate according to manufacturers’ instructions
 Use the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Use guarding
 Only use if you have been trained in the use

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Hand Tool Hazards

 Hazards are usually caused by misuse and improper maintenance

 Do not use
 wrenches when jaws are sprung
 impact tools (chisels and wedges) when heads have mushroomed
 tools with loose, cracked or splintered handles
 a screwdriver as a chisel
 tools with taped handles – they may be hiding cracks

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 Cutting and Slicing Tools
 Safety Gloves – Protection against accidental cuts
and vibration
 A Sharp Blade Is Safer – When dull, a blade can slip
from the object being cut and cause a serious
injury.
 Cut Downward – Always away from your hand.
 Put It Back – Never leave a cutting tool lying on a
table, chair, sink or desk. There are only three
places that a cutting tool should ever be
 in use,
 stored safely in a drawer, tool box, in a knife rack
 in the dishwasher (blade down, handle up)
Never put knives in a sink full of soapy or dirty water.
Someone could reach into the water and severely cut their
hand.

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Hand Tools - Protection

 Keep floor surface where working free from debris and

tripping or slipping hazards

 Keep cutting tools sharp

 Use tools as they were intended to be used

 Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety

glasses and gloves

 PPE determined by Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

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 Power Tools - Precautions
 Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing and
cleaning, and when changing accessories
 Keep people not involved with the work away from the work
 Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both hands to
operate the tool
 Don’t hold the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool
 Keep tools sharp and clean
 Remove damaged electric tools & tag them: “Do Not Use”

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Electric Tools – Good Practices
 Operate within design limits
 Use gloves and safety shoes
 Store in a dry place
 Don’t use in wet locations
 Keep work areas well lit
 Ensure cords don’t present a tripping hazard

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Preventative Measures
Housekeeping and Hygiene
Poorly maintained machinery, tools,
sloppy work areas, and cluttered aisles
all contribute to hand injuries.

Good hygiene includes hand washing.

Hand washing helps to remove germs
and dirt from your hands. Clean hands
are less susceptible to infection and other
skin problems such as contact dermatitis.
Wearing and Using Gloves: Must Do`s
 Select and use the right kind of glove for the job you are
going to do.
 Select gloves that fit.
 Assess the risk any rings, watches, or bracelets that might
cut/ tear your gloves or snag the wearer`s hand / fingers.
 Wash your hands before and after wearing your gloves.
 Inspect your gloves before you use them. Look for tears,
holes or cracks that might leak.
 Replace gloves that are worn or torn.
 Look after your gloves and they will look after you
Wearing and Using Gloves: Must Do`s
 Some gloves may be chemical specified and have a life
expectancy. Discard them after the recommended time
has expired.
 After working with chemicals, hold your gloved hands
under running water to rinse away any chemicals or dirt
before removing the gloves.
 Wash cotton gloves as needed.
 Avoid borrowing gloves. Gloves are Personal Protective
Equipment. (PPE)
 Store gloves right side out in a clean, cool, dry, ventilated
area.
 Never wear gloves around powered rotating equipment -
drills, lathes, etc.
 Remember!

Your hands are one

of your greatest assets.

PROTECT THEM !
 Taking Personal Control of your Hand Health and Safety

 Take time out, and take a fresh look at your procedures.

 Think about how you can injure your hands Think “what if”
and be aware of the hazards and the risk of injury
 Consider the human factors including physical capabilities,
competency and training
 Take stock of the task, environment, weather and plan your
task to suit
 Ensure equipment and tools are fit for purpose.
 Use the correct Hand PPE, but remember PPE is a last
resort, it only protects when all else has failed.
 Take Hand Safety home with you..
………. And Finally!

Don’t take a gamble, Plan

your task, follow
procedure and be aware
of where your hands are
in relation to the hazards.

P.S. This Applies

to you too !!!!