GREAT WALL PLASTICS INDUSTRIES BHD 21ST MAY 2010

HAND & FINGER SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING

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 8.45 am 10.00 am 10.15 am

- Registration - Introduction - General Hand Safety - Tea Breaks - Pinch Points - Handling of Chemicals - Extreme Temperatures

1.00 pm
2.00 pm

- Lunch Break/Prayer
- Using Hand Tools - Hierarchy of Controls - PPE Controls

3.45 pm

- Tea Break - Hand Injury Treatment - Summary / Tips / Closing - End of Session

5.00 pm

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 Dont 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

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