Safety Flash
Two cases of hand injuries – UK HSE
Two cases of hand injuries – UK HSE
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 19/17
- Hand and Finger InjuriesLine of FireNoise and Vibration
- EntanglementHand and finger injuriesRisk managementVibration
- Grinding equipmentHand toolsRotating machinery
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
Summary
This flash reviews two HSE cases involving engineering firms: a hand injury during lathe polishing with emery cloth and gloves, and vibration-related symptoms among workers using powered hand tools. It highlights inadequate risk assessment, safe working guidance and training, alongside continued vibration exposure after symptoms arose.
Classifications: Entanglement; caught in machinery; drawn into machinery.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vibration; hand-arm vibration; whole-body vibration.
Classifications: Grinding equipment; angle grinder; grinding wheel.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
IMCA members continue to report significant numbers of hand and finger injuries. Here we discuss two such incidents recently reported by the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
IMCA SF 19/17. Themes: hand and finger injuries, line of fire, noise and vibration.