Hand safety and hand injury prevention

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Illustration 55 <!-- image --> Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other protective equipment, as required. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can snag on controls or on other parts of the equipment. Make sure that all protective guards and all covers are secured in place on the equipment. Keep the equipment free from foreign material. Remove debris, oil, tools, and other items from the deck, from walkways, and from steps. Secure all loose items such as lunch boxes, tools, and other items that are not a part of the equipment. Know the appropriate work site hand signals and the personnel that are authorized to give the hand signals. Accept hand signals from one person only. Do not smoke when you service an air conditioner. Also, do not smoke if refrigerant gas may be present. Inhaling the fumes that are released from a flame that contacts air conditioner refrigerant can cause bodily harm or death. Inhaling gas from air conditioner refrigerant through a lighted cigarette can cause bodily harm or death. Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers. Drain all liquids into a suitable container. Obey all local regulations for the disposal of liquids. Use all cleaning solutions with care. Report all necessary repairs. Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the equipment. Unless you are instructed otherwise, perform maintenance with the equipment in the servicing position. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for the procedure for placing the equipment in the servicing position. When you perform maintenance above ground level, use appropriate devices such as ladders or man lift machines. If equipped, use the machine anchorage points and use approved fall arrest harnesses and lanyards. ## Pressurized Air and Water Pressurized air and/or water can cause debris and/or hot water to be blown out. The debris and/or hot water could result in personal injury. When pressurized air and/or pressurized water is used for cleaning, wear protective…

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TABLE I-5-RUBBER INSULATING EQUIPMENT, TEST INTERVALS 1 If the insulating equipment has been electrically tested but not issued for service, the insulating equipment may not be placed into service unless it has been electrically tested within the previous 12 months. [79 FR [redacted postal code], Apr. 11, 2014] ## §1910.138 Hand protection. - (a) General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. - (b) Selection. Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified. [59 FR [redacted postal code], Apr. 6, 1994; 59 FR [redacted postal code], July 1, 1994]

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules AO 1-2023 Division 3 - (b) Employers must base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified. - (c) Gloves must not be worn by persons whose hands are exposed to moving parts in which they could be caught. - (13) Skin protection. - (a) Where the need for their use is necessary, protective covering, ointments, gloves, or other effective protection must be provided for and used by persons exposed to materials which are hazardous to the skin. Statutory Authority: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Statutes Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. History: OSHA Administrative Order 2-2013, filed 2/15/13, effective 4/1/13. OSHA Administrative Order 1-2016, filed 3/1/16, effective 1/1/17. OSHA Temporary Administrative Order 1-2023, filed 3/30/23, effective 4/3/23. ## 1926.97 Electrical Protective Equipment - (a) Design requirements for specific types of electrical protective equipment. Rubber insulating blankets, rubber insulating matting, rubber insulating covers, rubber insulating line hose, rubber insulating gloves, and rubber insulating sleeves shall meet the following requirements: - (1) Manufacture and marking of rubber insulating equipment. - (i) Blankets, gloves, and sleeves shall be produced by a seamless process - (ii) Each item shall be clearly marked as follows - (A) Class 00 equipment shall be marked Class 00 - (B) Class 0 equipment shall be marked Class 0 - (C) Class 1 equipment shall be marked Class 1. - (D) Class 2 equipment shall be marked Class 2. - (E) Class 3 equipment shall be marked Class 3. - (F) Class 4 equipment shall be marked Class 4. - (G) Non-ozone-resistant equipment shall be marked Type I. - (H) Ozone-resistant equipment shall be marked Type II. - (I) Other r…

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S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 ## Hand and arm protection - 7-12 (1) An employer or contractor shall provide, and require a worker to use, suitable and properly fitted hand or arm protection to protect the worker from injury to the hand or arm, including: - (a) injury arising from contact with chemical or biological substances; - (b) injury arising from exposure to work processes that result in extreme temperatures; - (c) injury arising from prolonged exposure to water; and - (d) puncture, abrasion or irritation of the skin. - (2) If a worker may contact an exposed energized high voltage electrical conductor, an employer or contractor shall provide, and require the worker to use, approved rubber insulating gloves and mitts and approved rubber insulating sleeves. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s7-12. ## Exposure to hazardous substances 7-13 If workers are routinely exposed to a hazardous material or substance, an employer or contractor shall provide, and require workers to use, protective clothing, gloves and eyewear or face shields that are adequate to prevent exposure of a worker's skin and mucous membranes to the hazardous material or substance. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s7-13. ## Exposure to noise - 7-14 (1) If a worker is required or permitted by these regulations to use hearing protectors, an employer or contractor shall: - (a) provide approved hearing protectors; and - (b) require workers to use those hearing protectors if the worker is required to use hearing protectors by these regulations. - (2) If practicable, an employer or contractor shall ensure that a hearing protector provided pursuant to subsection (1) reduces the noise level received into the worker's ears to not more than 85 dBA. - (3) If it is not practicable to comply with subsection (2), an employer or contractor shall ensure that a hearing protector provided pursuant to subsection (1) reduces the noise level received into the worker's ears to the lowest …

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209.2 (4) Workers must follow the safe handling program required by subsection (1). ## Assessing manual handling hazards 210 (1) Before a worker manually lifts, lowers, pushes, pulls, carries, handles or transports a load that could injure the worker, an employer must perform a hazard assessment that considers - (a) the weight of the load, - (b) the size of the load, - (c) the shape of the load, - (d) the number of times the load will be moved, and - (e) the manner in which the load will be moved. 210 (2) Before a worker performs any manual patient/client/resident handling activities, an employer must perform a hazard assessment that considers the worker's physical and mental capabilities to perform the work. 210 (3) If the hazard assessment required by section 7 and subsections (1) and (2) determines that there is a potential for musculoskeletal injury, an employer must ensure that all reasonably practicable measures are used to eliminate or reduce that potential in accordance with section 9. ## Musculoskeletal injuries 211 If a worker reports to the employer what the worker believes to be work-related symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury, the employer must promptly - (a) review the activities of that worker, and of other workers doing similar tasks, to identify work-related causes of the symptoms, if any, and - (b) take corrective measures to avoid further injuries if the causes of the symptoms are work-related. ## Training to prevent musculoskeletal injury 211.1 (1) An employer must ensure that a worker who may be exposed to the possibility of musculoskeletal injury is trained in specific measures to eliminate or reduce that possibility. 211.1 (2) An employer must ensure that the training referred to in subsection (1) includes - (a) identification of factors that could lead to a musculoskeletal injury, - (b) the early signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injury and their potential health effects, and - (c) preventive measures including, where applica…

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Division 2 - (b) When inserting a blade in a bow-saw frame, workers shall keep their hands and fingers in the clear when the tension lever snaps into or against the saw frame. When removing a bow-saw blade from the frame, the operator shall stay clear of the blade. - (3) Chopping tools - axes, brush hooks, machetes, and others. - (a) Chopping tools that have loose or cracked heads or splintered handles shall not be used. - (b) Chopping tools shall never be used while working aloft. - (c) Chopping tools shall be swung away from the feet, legs, and body, using the minimum power practical for control. - (d) Chopping tools shall not be driven as wedges or used to drive metal wedges unless specifically designed to be driven or to be used to drive wedges. - (4) Injector tools for applying herbicides. - (a) The bit of injector tools shall be covered with a shield when not in use. - (b) Injectors shall be laid flat on the ground when not in use. - (c) The injector shall not be carried on the shoulders but shall be carried by the loop handle on the downhill side, with the bit properly shielded and facing to the rear. - (5) Grub hoes, mattocks and picks. - (a) The blade eye shall be tight-fitting and wedged so that it cannot slide down the handle. - (b) When swinging grub hoes, mattocks, and picks, the worker shall have a secure grip and firm footing. - (6) Cant hooks, cant dogs, tongs, and carrying bars. - (a) Hooks shall be firmly set before applying pressure. - (b) Tools with cracked, splintered, or weakened handles shall not be used. - (c) Workers shall be warned and shall be in the clear before logs are moved. - (d) The points of hooks shall be at least 2 inches long and kept sharp. - (e) Workers shall stand to the rear and uphill when rolling logs. - (7) Wedges, chisels, and gouges.

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- · Use exhaust ventilation on permanent machining jobs. - · Wear an approved respirator if there is no other way to control the dust. - · Comply with applicable rules and regulations for the work place. In the United States, use Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. These OSHA requirements can be found in '29 CFR 1910.1001'. In Japan, use the requirements found in the 'Ordinance on Prevention of Health Impairment due to Asbestos' in addition to the requirements of the Industrial Safety and Health Act. - · Obey environmental regulations for the disposal of asbestos. - · Stay away from areas that might have asbestos particles in the air. ## Dispose of Waste Properly <!-- image --> Illustration 58 g00706404 Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the environment. Potentially harmful fluids should be disposed of according to local regulations. Always use leakproof containers when you drain fluids. Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any source of water. i01359664 ## Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention SMCS Code: 7000 S/N: BZ21-Up S/N: KEA1-Up S/N: WNA1-Up S/N: HLB1-Up S/N: NDC1-Up S/N: HPD1-Up S/N: YEG1-Up S/N: A9J1-Up S/N: TEW1-Up Support the equipment properly before you perform any work or maintenance beneath that equipment. Do not depend on the hydraulic cylinders to hold up the equipment. Equipment can fall if a control is moved, or if a hydraulic line breaks. Do not work beneath the cab of the machine unless the cab is properly supported. Unless you are instructed otherwise, never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving or while the engine is running. Never jump across the starter solenoid terminals in order to start the engine. Unexpected machine movement could result. Whenever there are equipment control linkages the clearance in the linkage area will change with the movement of the equipment or the machine. Stay clear of areas that may have a sudden change in clearanc…

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules AO 2-2023 Division 2 It is also important to know the performance characteristics of gloves relative to the specific hazard anticipated; e.g., chemical hazards, cut hazards, flame hazards, etc. These performance characteristics should be assessed by using standard test procedures. Before purchasing gloves, the employer should request documentation from the manufacturer that the gloves meet the appropriate test standard(s) for the hazard(s) anticipated. Other factors to be considered for glove selection in general include: - (A) As long as the performance characteristics are acceptable, in certain circumstances, it may be more cost effective to regularly change cheaper gloves than to reuse more expensive types; and, - (B) The work activities of the employee should be studied to determine the degree of dexterity required, the duration, frequency, and degree of exposure of the hazard, and the physical stresses that will be applied. With respect to selection of gloves for protection against chemical hazards: - (A) The toxic properties of the chemical(s) must be determined; in particular, the ability of the chemical to cause local effects on the skin and/or to pass through the skin and cause systemic effects; - (B) Generally, any 'chemical resistant' glove can be used for dry powders; - (C) For mixtures and formulated products (unless specific test data are available), a glove should be selected on the basis of the chemical component with the shortest breakthrough time, since it is possible for solvents to carry active ingredients through polymeric materials; and, - (D) Employees must be able to remove the gloves in such a manner as to prevent skin contamination. - 12. Cleaning and maintenance. It is important that all PPE be kept clean and properly maintained. Cleaning is particularly important for eye and face protection where dirty or fogged lenses could impair vision. For the purposes…

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## MECHANICAL POWER PRESSES / USE OF GLOVES ## (3) Point of operation devices. - (i) Point of operation devices shall protect the operator by: - (A) Preventing and/or stopping normal stroking of the press if the operator's hands are inadvertently placed in the point of operation; or - (B) Preventing the operator from inadvertently reaching into the point of operation, or withdrawing his hands if they are inadvertently located in the point of operation, as the dies close; or - (C) Preventing the operator from inadvertently reaching into the point of operation at all times; or ## (D) [Reserved] - (E) Requiring application of both of the operator's hands to machine operating controls and locating such controls at such a safety distance from the point of operation that the slide completes the downward travel or stops before the operator can reach into the point of operation with his hands; or - (F) Enclosing the point of operation before a press stroke can be initiated, and maintaining this closed condition until the motion of the slide had ceased; or - (G) Enclosing the point of operation before a press stroke can be initiated, so as to prevent an operator from reaching into the point of operation prior to die closure or prior to cessation of slide motion during the downward stroke. ## [redacted phone](5) Use of Gloves. - (a) If gloves are used in conjunction with a pull-out device, the gloves shall be worn outside the operator's hand attachments. - (b) If gloves are used in conjunction with a holdout or restraint device, the gloves shall be worn outside the operator's hand attachments. - (ii) A gate or movable barrier device shall protect the operator as follows: Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: APD Admin. Order 22-1988, f. 12/30/88, ef. 1/1/89. OR-OSHA Admin. Order 2-1990, f. 1/19/90, ef. 3/1/90. OR-OSHA Admin. Order 5-1990, f. 2/9/90, ef. 2/9/90. OR-OSHA Admin. Order 6-1994, f. 9/30/94, ef. 9/…