“HAND & FINGER SAFETY”

手&手指安全保护金规

 

Your hands and fingers are one of your most important “instruments” – take care of yourself by following this guideline for hand safety:

 

GUIDELINE – HAND PROTECTION

? Be alert to potential hand/finger hazards BEFORE an accident can happen

? Be alert to possible unguarded pinch points

? ALWAYS USE SAFEGUARDS … push-sticks, guards, shields, and other protective devices

? DO NOT REMOVE GUARDS

? DO NOT PUT FINGERS/HANDS IN OR AROUND MOVING PARTS

? Only use equipment/tools you are trained on and authorized to use

? Use brushes to wipe away debris

? Inspect equipment and machinery BEFORE AND AFTER use to make sure it is in good operating condition

? Disconnect power and follow established lock-out procedures – REPORT TO YOUR SUPERVISOR

? Never wear jewelry, or loose clothing when working with moving machine parts

? Use appropriate personal protective equipment (guards, gloves, forearm cuffs, barrier creams) for the tasks you are performing

? When wearing gloves be sure they fit properly and are rated for the specific task you are performing

? Select tools designed to keep wrists straight