Employees’ hands are their most valuable tools. Every day their hands, wrists and fingers are exposed to many different hazards, including cuts, bruises, burns and crushing injuries. Ergonomic stresses can also damage them severely over time. But this doesn’t have to happen.

This program reviews the hand, wrist and finger hazards that employees may encounter in their workplace, and show them the equipment and safe work practices they can use to prevent injuries.

Topics covered include:

• The hand’s design and structure
• Safe work practices
• Preventing ergonomic injuries
• Choosing tools and using them safely
• Selecting the best gloves for the job
• and more

Available in English and Spanish

(Producer: Marcom)