Hand protection

What measures can we take to promote hand health in industrial settings where employees frequently handle stains, grease, adhesives or chemicals?

Did you know that small changes in the environment can influence safer decisions and promote positive behavior? This theory is a concept in behavioral science that proposes subtle, indirect suggestions can effectively influence the behavior and decision-making processes of individuals and groups.

Every year, millions of workers are injured on the job. A significant number of their injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, these injuries not only have huge medical costs associated with them, but they’re also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

Every year, millions of workers are injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. The good news is that hand injuries are the No. 1 preventable industrial incident across all industries.

What are the biggest factors that affect compliance in hand protection?

Considering the workforce can be very diverse, and the tasks performed are varied, what’s your biggest challenge in determining the appropriate gloves or arm protection (considering cut resistant factor) while maintaining comfort and dexterity for the worker?

What are some of the biggest challenges and misconceptions in industrial workplaces when it comes to hand protection?

Not all construction risks can be completely eliminated, so leaders must prevent injury and loss by understanding the specific hazards of various jobsites and providing the proper personal protective equipment for worker tasks.

What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?

How has NFPA 2112 changed to accommodate hand protection?