Safety Flash
Hand injuries dealing with sharp objects
Hand injuries dealing with sharp objects
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/25
- Hand and Finger InjuriesLine of FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- Hand and finger injuries
- Inspection and maintenanceManual handling
- Hand toolsPersonal protective equipment
Summary
Two incidents involved a cutter slicing through a glove during halyard maintenance and a damaged package rim cutting a crew member’s hand during manual adjustment. Lessons emphasise keeping hands clear of blades, using stable cutting surfaces where possible, wearing suitable protective gloves and inspecting packages for hazards.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Summary
A member reports two separate incidents relating to sharp objects.
IMCA SF 10/25. Themes: hand and finger injuries, line of fire, personal protective equipment.