Hand Safety Part1 Background 70 of those injured

Hand Safety Part-1

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 We are each accountable to keep our hands safe Understand the Hazards • • • Protect Your Hands 2

Objectives Training Objectives: 1. Recognize at-risk behaviors that lead to injury 2. Identify safe work practices to reduce the risk of hand injury 3. Select the correct tools to protect the hands 4. Recognize conditions that require PPE 5. Select the right PPE 6. Accept Personal Accountability for Working Safely 3

Hand Safety Training 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 4

Section 1 At-Risk Behaviors 5

Section 1 - 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!! 6

Section 1 - 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!! 7

Section 2 Safe Work Practices 8

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 IAP Proprietary 9

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! IAP Proprietary 10

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 IAP Proprietary 11

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 IAP Proprietary 12

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 IAP Proprietary 13

Section 3 Evaluate the Task 14

Section 3 – Evaluate the Task Always Evaluate the Task 4 Sight 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 15

Section 3 – Evaluate the Task Prevention involves three key elements: 1. Identifying the hazards 2. Identifying preventive measures 3. Implementing safety measures before starting the work - Safe work practices - PPE 16

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: Ø Under loads or in blind areas Ø 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! IAP Proprietary 17

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. 18

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 • Don’t 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 IAP Proprietary 19

Section 4 Selecting the Right Tools 20

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 can’t be used 21

Section 4 – Select the Right Tool Cutting Tool Selection • Never use dull blades • Do not use knives as Approved 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 The use of Fixed Open-Blade Knives is prohibited!

Section 4 – Select the Right Tool Prohibited Cutting Tools

Section 4 – Select the Right Tool Cutting Blade Disposal Don’t create a hazard! - Blade collection containers work! - Never put blades in trash unshielded

Section 4 – Select the Right Tool Approved Cutting Tools

Section 4 – Select the Right Tool Approved Insulated Cutting Tools Approved Cutting Tools (Meets requirement for Electrical Hot Work) Dykes, Linemen Pliers, Cable Cutter, Strippers 26

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 IAP Proprietary 27

Section 4 – Select the Right Tool Screwdrivers • 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 – don’t hold it in your hand • Don’t use screwdrivers with chipped tips or loose handles • Wear leather or mechanics gloves 28

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 IAP Proprietary 29

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 IAP Proprietary 30

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 IAP Proprietary 31

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 IAP Proprietary 32

Section 4 – Select the Right 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 IAP Proprietary 33

Section 5 Use the Right Gloves 34

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 Handling, Selection based on chemical being handled Cut Resistant Metal (Sheet), HVAC, Blade Replacement 35

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 IAP Proprietary 36

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 IAP Proprietary 37

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 IAP Proprietary 38

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 IAP Proprietary 39

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 IAP Proprietary 40

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

Section 5 – Use the Right Gloves Cut Resistant Gloves Used for handling parts and connecting

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! IAP Proprietary 43

Recap & Summary Questions / Comments 44