Safe handling of tools
Workers should be trained on safe procedures for working with tools. Tools can pose a safety risk when they are misplaced or improperly handled by workers.
View ArticleScrewdriver safety
Every tool serves a purpose, but according to the National Safety Council, the screwdriver is perhaps the most misused and abused tool in the workplace.
View ArticlePrevent strain with tool belts
Using tool belts can be helpful for carting a large number of tools around a jobsite. But when fully loaded, tool belts can weigh upward of 50 pounds, according to OSHA.
View ArticleNon-powered hand tools
According to NIOSH, the use of non-powered hand tools in work settings can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. These injuries can be reduced if users choose the right tool for the job.
View ArticleNail gun safety
When used improperly, pneumatic nail guns can cause severe injuries in a number of ways.
View ArticleSafe hammer handling
A hammer is an impact tool – a tool used to drive items into material by way of manual or powered force – and, according to the National Safety Council, is a common source of injury.
View ArticleVibrating tools
Tingling, numbness or pain experienced when operating vibrating tools should not be considered part of the job.
View ArticleOperate sanding equipment safely
Sanding machines can be dangerous if not properly handled. To help stay safe, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety advises workers to read the owner’s manual of the sander and...
View ArticleThe supervisor’s responsibility for tool safety
Supervisors are responsible for the safety and health of their employees. This holds true when ensuring employees are using tools safely.
View ArticleKnow how to handle a hammer
According to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, hammers are “widely used and often abused.” So, what can workers do to avoid injuries?
View ArticleHand tools: What’s the right size for you?
If you’re not giving much thought to how you choose hand tools, you should. That’s the message the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR), via its choosehandsafety.org...
View ArticleSafety first: powered hand drills
Powered hand drills can save workers a lot of time on the job, but caution is called for to avoid serious injuries.
View ArticlePreventing cuts and lacerations
Cuts and lacerations are common workplace injuries. In fact, about 30% of all workplace injuries involve cuts or lacerations, and approximately 70% of those are to the hands or fingers, according to...
View ArticleIt’s hammer time
If you use hammers on the job, are you using them safely? If not, serious injuries can occur.
View ArticleWhat is hypothenar hammer syndrome?
Workers, do you use the edge of the palm of your hand to grind, push or twist hard objects? If you do this often, you’re at risk of hypothenar hammer syndrome – a condition caused when blood flow to...
View Article5 tips to reduce repetitive stress injuries
Construction workers: Do you often perform the same task at work over and over again? Do you experience pain afterward? What starts as a minor ache or pain can quickly turn into a more serious...
View ArticleA look at Raynaud’s syndrome
Raynaud’s phenomenon – sometimes called Raynaud’s syndrome or disease – is a disorder of blood circulation in the fingers and toes (and less commonly in the ears and nose). The cause: Several.
View ArticleCut-off saws: Safety do’s and don’ts
Commonly used by construction workers, cut-off saws “can be extremely dangerous because unguarded blades operate at very high speeds,” the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations...
View ArticleProtect your wrist when working
Using a power tool? Working ergonomically will help prevent injuries to your wrist.
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