PREVENTING CUTS, SCRAPES AND PUNCTURES Bureau of Workers’ Comp PA Training for Health & Safety (PATHS) 1PPT

Keep scissors sharpened. Use proper scissors for the job being done. Do not try to catch falling scissors. Carry scissors with the blades closed. Hand scissors to someone with the handle facing them. Sharp Object Safety 2PPT

When using a box cutter or utility knife, do not cut toward yourself. Keep box cutters closed when not in use. keep your free hand away from the cutting edge of a utility knife when making a cut. Always wear the correct PPE when using hand tools (e.g., gloves, safety glasses, etc.). 3PPT Sharp Object Safety

Do not carry scissors, screwdrivers or utility knives in your pockets. Use a proper belt holder, or carry them in your hand. When carrying sharp objects, carry them at your side with your arm fully extended. Use hand tools for their intended purpose. A screwdriver is not a hammer! Check hand tools before using to make sure they are not damaged. What’s wrong with this picture? Handle is tapered and taped – unsafe to use – should be replaced. 4PPT

Sharp Object Safety Do not pick up broken glass with your bare hands. Use gloves or a broom and dust pan. Put broken glass in a sturdy container and label it “Caution, Broken Glass Inside.” Use appropriate gloves when handling window/ door glass or metal sheets/pieces/covers that may have sharp edges. 5PPT

If you cut yourself, wash the wound thoroughly under cold water. If the wound is shallow and the bleeding stops, dry the skin around it with a paper towel or a clean cloth. If available, put an “infection prevention” cream/spray on the wound. Cover the wound with a sterile bandage to keep the wound shielded and clean. Cuts 6PPT

To stop bleeding if the wound is deep: → Apply pressure → Raise the wound site above the heart → Seek immediate medical attention More on Cuts 7PPT

Report any on-the-job injuries to your supervisor immediately, and make sure an injury report is completed ASAP. Report on-the-Job Injuries! 8PPT

Review: To Prevent Cuts, Scrapes & Punctures Wear the proper PPE when working with hand tools or handling metal with sharp edges or window/door glass. Do not pick up broken glass with your bare hands. Do not carry hand tools or utility knives in your pocket. Cut away from yourself when using a knife. Think safety; work safely! 9PPT

Questions 10PPT