Hand Safety

Every day we use our hands both in our professional and personal live. Keeping our hands and fingers out of harm's way at work or home is critical. A serious injury to an individual's hands or fingers results in a huge negative impact on their ability to work and overall quality of life. Our hands are the greatest tool in our toolbox.

Preventing Hand Injuries - Rules of Thumb:

• Don't stick hands or fingers into anything before looking! That includes machines, desk drawers, toolboxes, dark areas, holes, etc. You just never know what's inside.
• Don't remove machine guards. They're there to protect you from mechanical hazards.
• Don't wear gloves, rings, watches, bracelets, or loose long sleeves when you work with machinery. Long hair should be tied back.
• Don't use your hands to push materials into saws and other machinery, use a push stick.
• Don't use your hands to sweep up metal or glass chips - use a brush.
• Don't put your hands or fingers in a situation which could present a pinch point.
• Don't clean or repair equipment until its completely turned off.
• Don't use tools or equipment beyond the intended use
• Be careful around electricity. Only 10 milliamps can contract your muscles so you can't "let go".
• Wear leather work gloves when handling materials such as lumber, angle iron, etc.
• Always wash hands before eating to avoid ingesting lead, chemicals and other harmful residues.
• Avoid working fast, rather than working smart.
• Avoid doing an un-safe action "just this one-time"
• Avoid counting on your reflexes to save hands and fingers
• Avoid putting hands or fingers near moving equipment parts

While hand injuries are common and costly, they are also preventable. By following a proper hand safety practice, you can ensure the safety of yourself and prevent these life-altering injuries.

For more information about partnering with Raymond Storage Concepts and how we can satisfy your training needs, please contact us today.