Take a moment to hold your hands out in front of you. Look at them. They are the only two hands you will ever have. 

It has been estimated that almost 20% of all disabling accidents on the job involve the hands. Without your fingers or hands, your ability to work would be greatly reduced.

Human hands are unique. No other creature in the world has hands that can grasp, hold, move, and manipulate objects like human hands. They are one of your greatest assets. And, as such, must be protected and cared for.

Potential Hazards

Traumatic Injuries

You can suffer a traumatic injury to your hands in many ways:

- Tools and machines with a sharp edges can   cut your hands.
- Staples, screwdrivers, nails, chisels, and stiff   wire can puncture your hands. 
- Getting your hands caught in machinery can sprain, crush, or remove your hands and   fingers.

Potential Hazards

Repetitive Motion Injuries

Whenever you repeat the same hand movement over a long period of time, you run the risk of repetitive motion problems. Repetitive motion problems often appear as a numbness or tingling sensation accompanied by pain and the loss of gripping power in your hands.

Potential hazards

Contact Injuries

Coming into contact with caustic or toxic chemicals, biological substances, electrical sources, or extremely cold or hot objects can irritate or burn your hands.

WARNING: Toxic substances are poisonous substances that can be absorbed through your skin and enter your body.