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This document discusses finger injuries in the workplace and how to prevent them. It notes that hand injuries can happen quickly but have long-lasting impacts, sometimes requiring surgery or resulting in lost hands. The top causes of hand injuries are listed as human error, not following safety procedures, and distractions. Proper prevention includes wearing gloves suited for the task, using the correct tools, inspecting equipment, implementing engineering and administrative controls, keeping work areas clean and hazard-free, following procedures, and maintaining focus on the job.

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PAL-AMEI-Q-QHSE-DOC-SAM-2022-Finger Injury

This document discusses finger injuries in the workplace and how to prevent them. It notes that hand injuries can happen quickly but have long-lasting impacts, sometimes requiring surgery or resulting in lost hands. The top causes of hand injuries are listed as human error, not following safety procedures, and distractions. Proper prevention includes wearing gloves suited for the task, using the correct tools, inspecting equipment, implementing engineering and administrative controls, keeping work areas clean and hazard-free, following procedures, and maintaining focus on the job.

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HSE Bulletin:

FINGER INJURY

Hand injuries happen in a flash, but their impact can last forever. Some workers lose hands; others develop an
infection or need surgery. That alone is reason enough to make hand safety a priority in any workplace.

Vibration

Impact/Cutting

Chemical
Pinch Points

Hot surfaces Electrical

CAUSES OF HAND INJURIES PREVENTION OF HAND INJURIES


• Human error due to distraction and • Wearing the correct type and size of gloves for
complacency not wearing protective gloves at the task depending on the hazards of the task.
work.
• Using the correct hand tools in good condition
• Deactivation of safety features, or bypassing for the task to reduce serious injuries.
them thinking the features are cumbersome or it
slows them down. • Equipment Inspection and regular
maintenance can reduce vibration and failures.
• Taking off gloves to perform a work task
• Implementing Engineering Controls – Physical
quicker.
guards, sensors, dead man switches etc.
• Not following instructions may happen
intentionally as they become bored with a • Utilizing Administrative Controls – Job
routine task. Others think their job experience rotation, Safety training, Signages, etc.
means they can bypass instructions. • Keep the Work Environment Clean and Hazard
• Distraction in the form of a wandering mind or Free – Sufficient Lighting and space.
looking away from a machine can lead to injury. • Following Safe work procedure and guidelines.
• Frustration can cause carelessness and injury.
• Bending the rules just once can cause serious
injury to hands and fingers.

“ONE PALFINGER”
“ONE WITH SAFETY”
HSE Bulletin:
FINGER INJURIES
PAL-AMEI-G-QHSE-DOC-SAM-2022-026

Site Name: Date:

Name Signature Name Signature

“ONE PALFINGER”
“ONE WITH SAFETY”

HSE Bulletin: FINGER INJURY “ONE PALFINGER” “ONE WITH SAFETY” Hand injuries happen in a flash, but their impact can last for
HSE Bulletin: FINGER INJURIES “ONE PALFINGER” “ONE WITH SAFETY” Name Signature Name Signature Site Name: Date: PAL-AMEI-G-QHS

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