1. PINCH POINTS

2. 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

3. Don’t Let This Happen To You!!!

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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

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

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

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

11. HOW ABOUT GETTING YOUR FOOT RUNNED OVER?

12. 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.

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

14. DO NOT REMOVE GUARDS
DO NOT REMOVE GUARDS

15. 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.

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

17. 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.

18. .
PINCHES AND CRUSHES ARE ALL AROUND THIS SMALL
PIECE OF EQUIPMENT

19. ALWAYS READ YOUR WARNING SIGNS

20. . 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.

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

22. 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.

24. 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.

25. WATCH OUT FOR THOSE CYLINDERS

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

27. 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.