Safety Flash
‘Routine’ task, non-routine result: Finger injury during welding
‘Routine’ task, non-routine result: Finger injury during welding
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/15
- Hand and Finger InjuriesHot Work and FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- Hand and finger injuries
- Hot work
- Hand toolsPersonal protective equipment
- Risk assessmentSafety communication
Summary
A welder injured his left index finger while clearing loose slag by hand after cutting. A hole was found in his glove, but its timing was uncertain. The flash recommends using a broom, checking and replacing damaged PPE, and maintaining attention during routine tasks; welding risks were reassessed.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
A member has reported an incident in which a welder injured his finger whilst at work.
IMCA SF 09/15. Themes: hand and finger injuries, hot work and fire, personal protective equipment.