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Best practices for reducing hand injuries

It’s a common joke that duct tape can fix anything. We often believe our hands can do the same. When we don’t have a wrench, our hands fit the bill. Can’t get into a location with a standard tool? Our hands can get into the tight spot and fix the problem. When our hands become our universal duct tape, we increase the risk of injury by losing focus.


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Exploring the most common hand injuries

We take our hands and fingers for granted – right up until we lose them.


How to protect your youngest workers’ hands

For many young workers — usually defined as those under the age of 25 — earning their keep is a novel and empowering experience. Financial independence aside, the work experience gained is another pull factor that entices many young people to seek employment. But the ardour of youth and the eagerness to learn can put these young employees in vulnerable positions.


 
 
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Rapid Gear fined $62,500 after worker injured when glove became stuck in lathe

Rapid Precision Machining & Gearing Ltd., operating as Rapid Gear, has been fined $62,500 for failing to provide adequate workplace safety, resulting in a worker’s critical injury. The worker was polishing a metal shaft using a manual lathe while holding a piece of emery paper. The paper became entangled with the rotating shaft, causing the worker’s glove to stick and leading to their critical injury. » Read More...
 

Pharmaceutical company fined $60,000 after worker suffers hand injury

A pharmaceutical company in Ontario has been fined $60,000 after a worker was injured cleaning out a hopper for a dust collection system. » Read More
 

Snack maker modified machine to bypass guard, resulting in worker injury and $100,000 fine

A cracker and snack manufacturer has been fined $100,000 after a worker was severely injured by unguarded equipment. » Read More...
 

Municipality of Lambton Shores fined $50,000 after worker injured while cleaning Zamboni

An Ontario municipality has been fined $50,000 after a worker was injured while trying to clean a Zamboni ice resurfacer. » Read More...