The Essential Elements of Hand Safety
Fortunately even though we are constantly exposing our hands to varying degrees of risk, many of the injuries we can suffer
are relatively minor, such as small cuts and abrasions and minor infections.
are relatively minor, such as small cuts and abrasions and minor infections.
However, many serious injuries can and do occur. Hands and fingers can be crushed, punctured, lacerated, burnt and even
amputated.
amputated.
This program looks closely at the main hazard groups:
Mechanical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Thermal Hazards
General Hazards.
Accident prevention measures are then addressed, and these include:
Elimination
Substitution
Administrative Controls
Engineering Controls.
Also covered is the use of personal protective equipment and the importance of safe work practices in helping to minimise potential
hand injuries.
hand injuries.
Hand injuries will never be eliminated totally from the workplace, but by raising our level of safety awareness, understanding and managing potential risks and by following appropriate safe work practices and procedures, hand injuries can be minimised.
RUNNING TIME: 13 Minutes
