Hand Safety

Your hands are one of the most complex parts of your body. Without healthy hands you cannot perform such routine jobs as buttoning a shirt, opening a door, or lifting a fork. Many of us take our hands for granted. Whether on the job or at home we often take chances around such hazards as chemicals, machinery, power tools, sharp or rough edges, ropes, welding sparks, heat, cold, etc.

On the job your hands are the tools that make you a highly skilled and valued worker. Yet, as important as your hands are, most people are careless about hand safety. Each year approximately 180,000 people suffer with serious hand injuries, most of these injuries are job related accidents. These serious injuries may prohibit a person from working and in many cases from being independent enough to perform daily necessary activities like washing up, getting themselves dressed, eating meals, and driving.

Choose to take care of your hands at work and at home. Don’t wait until you have a serious injury to learn more about the new materials and styles available to protect you. There are so many comfortable, durable, and functional glove options these days chances are you will be able to find the perfect fit. Be sure to work with your employer & safety supervisor to evaluate your working environment to decide what type of protection you will need to keep your hands healthy.