Hand Injury Safety

Nothing in life will ever be easy again if you lose or injure your hands.

Practical Exercise

Tuck your thumbs into the palms of your hands
Now tie your shoelaces

It’s not so easy is it?

What Do I Use My Hands For?

- To provide for my family
- To work
- To eat
- To play sports
- To drive
- To do hobbies/DIY

- - To use my computer
  - To telephone friends/relatives
  - To dress myself
  - To put on a pair of shoes
  - To make a cup of tea

I use my hands for almost everything I do!

Now consider your life without the full use of a hand or finger(s) or thumb. Ask yourself: What effects could that have on yourself and family’s well-being?

What Can I Do to Prevent Myself from Injuring My Hands?

Take responsibility to challenge each task. Ask yourself:

Am I trained to carry out the task?
Have I considered what can go wrong?
Am I doing the task the safest way possible?
Have I identified the danger zone to my hands?
Am I sure my hands/fingers/thumbs are not at risk?
Do I understand the risk assessment and related safety requirements?
Am I using the correct tools and using them correctly?
Am I wearing the correct PPE/gloves for the task?

If the answer is NO to any of the above STOP and seek advice.
Ask yourself : What would the quality of my life be like without my hands? Protect yourself against hand injuries.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE IT PERSONAL. REMEMBER THAT SAFETY IS A PERSONAL BUSINESS, THAT IS RIGHT! IF YOU CANNOT HELP YOURSELF WHO WILL YOU HELP?