Since we use our hands for virtually everything we do, it’s easy to take them for granted. Yet their distinctive characteristics — strength, flexibility, sensitivity, and coordination — are vital, and hand protection and safety should be a major concern. Fortunately, almost all hand and finger injuries can be prevented. Here are five steps you can take:
Not all machines can be used with guards. One alternative is a sensor — a device that senses movement and stops the machine when someone gets too close.