PINCH POINTS

HAZARD RECOGNITION LOOK OUT FOR PINCH POINTS Maintenance on equipment Moving material Passenger in a man lift basket Moving cylinders THIS IS JUST A VERY FEW OF WHAT CAN GET YOU PINCH POINTS ARE EVERYWHERE

Don’t Let This Happen To You!!!

Pointers on Pinch Points This safety session should help employees to: Recognize pinch point hazards Know how to prevent pinch point injuries

BE CAREFUL WHILE MOVING THE FORKS GETTING A CRUSHED FINGER WILL HAPPEN IF YOU LOSE FOCUS ON WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

Many Workplace Injuries Occur When a Body Part Gets Caught in a Pinch Point A pinch point is a place where it’s possible for a body part to be caught: Between moving machine parts Between moving & stationary machine parts Between moving parts & materials being processed

Give Even the Smallest Task Your Fullest Attention Pinch point injuries from doors, hinges, container lids, etc. usually occur when your distracted. Concentrate on what you’re doing at all times. Don’t fool around or daydream at work.

"THE DOOR SLAMMED ON MY HAND BECAUSE OF THE WINDY CONDITIONS."

HOOKING UP TRAILERS CAN GET YOU IF YOU ARE NOT AWARE. HOOKING UP TRAILERS CAN GET YOU IF YOU ARE NOT ALERT.

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A PERSON GETTING PINCHED WHILE HOISTING A LOAD?

HOW ABOUT GETTING YOUR FOOT RUNNED OVER?

Pinch Point Other Situations, Not Covered by MSHA Regulations, Include: Catching fingers, hands, toes, or feet under or between heavy crates, equipment or drums while moving them. Slamming fingers or hands in a door. Nipping fingers or hands with hand tools.

OBSERVE AND TAKE THE TIME TO READ WARNING SIGNS BE SURE TO READ THE SIGNS

DO NOT REMOVE GUARDS DO NOT REMOVE GUARDS

Use Machine and Tool Guards to Prevent Pinch Point Injuries On machines & equipment MSHA requires guards to act as barriers between body parts & pinch points. Never remove or disable a machine guard or use a machine that has a missing or disabled guard. Never reach around, under, or through a guard. Report guards that are missing or not working properly.

TAKE THE TIME TO PLAN SO WHILE WORKING WITH THE BULKY AND AWKWARD PARTS ON EQUIPMENT IN TIGHT CONDITIONS YOU DON’T GET BIT.

Turn Off and Lockout/Tagout Equipment Before Repairing or Servicing A machine that starts up or moves accidentally can trap a hand or body part in a pinch point. Turn off the machine. Lock & tag out the energy controls. Test jog the system Perform the needed work Remove the lock & tag before using the equipment.

. PINCHES AND CRUSHES ARE ALL AROUND THIS SMALL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT

ALWAYS READ YOUR WARNING SIGNS

. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO REST YOUR HAND. IF YOU LOSE FOCUS ON ALL BODY PARTS YOU SIMPLY CAN CRUSH YOUR HAND BETWEEN THE BASKET AND A STRUCTURE OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

AGAIN READ YOUR SAFETY SIGNS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT READ AND OBEY SAFETY SIGNAGE

Look for Possible Pinch Points Before Starting Any Task Check the equipment you’re going to use to see where a body part could get caught. Plan the task to prevent pinch point injuries.

Lift, Carry, & Place Containers & Equipment Carefully Lift the edge of a heavy item slightly before picking it up to get an idea of its weight. An item that’s too heavy or awkward to carry can slip & trap hands or feet in a pinch point. Get help or use material handling aids to move heavy or awkward items.

WATCH OUT FOR THOSE CYLINDERS

HANDLING MATERIAL CAN GET THOSE FINGERS AND ROLL ON TOP OF YOUR FEET

Conclusion: Machine Guards & Safety Awareness Can Prevent Pinch Point Injuries Keep your fingers, hands, toes, & feet away from pinch points by using machine guards, practicing safe moving & carrying techniques, and all tasks your full attention.