EHS Topic of the Month: Hand Safety

Hand Safety

Did you know that each hand contains 27 distinct bones and more than 90% of all injuries are due to human error? A 2019 campaign by the American Clean Power association, Take a Hand in Safety: Protect These Tools, provides important information on hand safety and how to recognize potential risks and strategies to avoid injury. 

Visit the American Clean Power website to access:

• Hand Safety Webinar – Learn about hand safety facts and steps to take to avoid hand injuries.
• Hand Safety Posters – Two high resolution print-ready safety posters for you to display in common areas.
• Hand Safety Framework – Use this framework to assess your current hand safety program.
• Sample Safety Policy – Use this sample policy to improve hand safety programs and put policies in place to reduce hand injuries.
• Hand Safety Job Aid – Use this job aid to learn important hand safety tips.
• Hand Safety Presentation – Use this PowerPoint presentation in your safety awareness trainings.
• Glove Matrix – Use this glove matrix to choose the right glove for the job.