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Skin cuts or lacerations have the highest occurrence of traumatic hand injuries. The damages can range from simple skin cuts to more serious injuries such as severed nerves, tendons and even limbs. 6 working days are lost as a result of hand related injury. Hand injuries lead to employer to pay out on lost man hours and medical expenses. An average of

CUTS AND LACERATIONS

OSHA reported 70% of workers that experienced hand injuries were not wearing gloves. The remaining 30% wore gloves but were either damaged or the wrong type was worn for the hazard present.

70%

Most of the injuries are due to abrasion. Abrasion occurs when the skin is rubbed or torn off due to friction. The scraped-off layer of skin can contain particles of dirt, which may lead to infections.

ABRASION

Puncture wounds are due to pointed objects that get pierced into the skin and deeper tissues. Puncture injuries from sharp and pointed tools can cause serious damages to nerves, bones and even cause infections if left untreated. age18 to 25 report the largest proportion of work-related hand injuries. The study shows new employees who were at the job for less than three months have higher risks of hand injuries. Workers

PUNCTURES

According to the International Association of Drilling Contractors statistics, hand and finger injuries make up nearly 50% of incidents in the oil and gas industry.

50%

High pressured machines and tools used to pound, squeeze, or pulverize objects in the workplace can cause accidental crush injuries to the hands. It can result in seriously fractured bones, which could also affect nerves, leading to temporary or permanent injuries.

IMPACT AND CRUSHES

Based on a survey, 21% of workers report that their safety gloves are uncomfortable, trap heat, impairing dexterity and lack adequate grip.

21%

The hands of workers in oil and gas are exposed or covered in oil and its byproducts hence making the task more difficult resulting in injury. Gloves with good grip and dexterity are important on field due to presence of oils and lubricants.

OIL AND GREASES

13 million workers have jobs that result in chemical

More than

exposure on the skin and costs more than $1 billion each year.

Chemicals are frequently used in our daily life and at work. Skin exposure to chemicals can result in very serious injuries and in some cases life-threatening health issues.

HARMFUL CHEMICALS

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