Introduction
The hands are without a doubt one of the most valuable and versatile parts of the human body, being the main organ for physical manipulation of the environment and the primary source of tactile information about the environment that are permanently exposed to injury and / or disease. Most of these injuries are due to various sources of danger: fire, heat, cold, ionizing and electromagnetic radiation, electricity, chemicals, impacts, cuts and abrasions or infections. Cut and entrapment hazards are among the most common and can generally be anticipated. Radiation and electrical hazards can have serious consequences, their hazards are generally known to exposed workers, and both safety practices and protective equipment are an integral part of work processes. The dangers arising from contact with a large number of toxic, irritant or allergic substances are generally unknown and the effects of exposure to such substances have to be considered in relation to the risk of skin damage. Our hands are essential to life, that's why it's so important to prevent accidents with your hands.
Types of Protection
The risks to which the hands are exposed daily during work activities or daily living are related to bruises, cuts, entrapments, burns, etc. These risks can be prevented or controlled by intervening directly in the sources of danger: Defenses in dangerous parts of machinery, protection with screens from sources of heat and radiation. Provision of well-designed handles for hand tools, tool handling with trained and properly protected personnel, etc. In general where a risk is known or suspected, but cannot be effectively controlled by these methods, the use of a protective device should be considered.
Preventive measures
Caution with the areas of entrapment (gears, connecting rods, belts, pulleys, etc). Before starting work, it is important to remove all accessories from your hands, such as rings, bracelets and watches. This is especially key when working with machines in motion. Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing machinery, power must be cut, locked, and tagged using the appropriate procedure, ensuring that all moving parts of the machinery are immobilized. Do not intervene machinery in motion, nor remove the protections to them. Do not manipulate equipment or power tools without having adequate training in risk prevention. Nor do it under the effect of alcoholic or psychoactive substances. Use suitable gloves according to the work to be carried out. Do not expose hands to areas of extreme heat or risk of cuts or punctures (equipment with high temperatures, fire, nails, sharp or sharp objects, etc.). Active pause exercises when starting prolonged manual activities. Avoid contact with irritating or allergic elements. Maintain grooming and hygiene of hands and nails. If there is an injury or exposed wound, cover the wound and avoid actions that damage its healing or healing process.
Your hands are very valuable do not neglect them, because nothing compares to walking hand in hand with your children, your partner, dressing, combing your hair or waving with a handshake. Take care of them!