Avoid Getting Caught, Cut Or Struck

Many on-the-job injuries are the result of being caught, cut or struck by an object or piece of machinery, And whether the injury is slight or serious, it can cost you…in time – from bandaging a cut to recovering from surgery; money – from medical bills to lost wages; or health – from a temporary bruise to a permanent disability. To protect yourself from these injures, follow recommended procedures, use common sense, and stay alert. Although every job has its own hazards, there are some general safety precautions you should remember. For every job, think about and pay attention to what you’re doing. Ask yourself these questions:

· Have you been trained to do the task correctly and safely?
· Are you following proper procedures for equipment operation and maintenance?
· Is the tool or equipment in safe operating condition?
· Is the equipment guarded, locked or tagged?
· Should you be wearing personal protective equipment?
· Is there something around you that could affect the safety of the task?
· How can you protect your-self or eliminate those possible hazards?

To protect your self when using tools or equipment, make sure it’s in safe operating condition and that its guard or shield is in place. If a tool or machinery is defective mark it as such and take it out of service. Never bypass a safety feature of take a “short cut,” even for a “quick job.” Keep your hands and fingers clear of sharp or rotating parts. Avoid loose clothing or jewelry when working; surface edges, machinery or moving parts can catch them. Handle sharp or pointed tools with extreme care. Never use your fingers to clean sharp tools, blades or saws. Turn off equipment and use only approved recommended devices for unjamming equipment or retrieving objects stuck in machinery. Make sure you return all tools and equipment to their proper storage areas. Stay clear of loads being moved by mechanical equipment. When lifted or lowering loads, watch your hands and fingers that they don’t get caught or crushed. Before lifting an object, check it for protrusions, nails, splinters, screws, metal banding or other sharp or pointed items, which can cause cut or puncture injuries. Pay attention to what you’re doing and what others are doing around you. Take responsibility for your safety so you don’t become a victim of a caught, cut or struck injury.

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