Foot and hand Injuries on the Job:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that 110,000 workers annually reported lost days away from work due to hand and finger injuries. It is also estimated that annually, over one million workers receive emergency treatment for these injuries.

What are the most common causes for this?

When repeating the same job junction each day it is normal for people to become complacent over time. When there is a change in normal job functions or distractions accidents can occur.

Never become complacent. Pay attention to the placement of your hands and feet and always know the hazardous areas around you.

Equipment is another major cause of hand and foot injuries. The use of improper equipment and those in poor working condition are big contributors. Also the failure to know the potential danger of equipment and failure to follow lock-out procedures before doing routine maintenance can be catastrophic.

Always follow lock-out procedures, never operate machinery or equipment unless all guards, screens and safety equipment are in place.

Get to know all the hazards associated with the tools and machinery you use on the job and inform management if you notice any faulty or worn equipment.

Wear the proper PPE (personal protective equipment). Work gloves and steel toe boots prevent thousands of injuries each year.

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