Keeping your hands safe means you can make the most of your time with friends and whānau.
Protecting your hands at work is important, not just so you can avoid injury (ouch!) but so you can continue to spend time doing the things you enjoy in life.
Why hands?
In the rush of our daily lives, we can forget to protect one of our most valuable tools – our hands. We work hard to keep you safe at work, but a quarter of the injuries our workforce have experienced recently were to their hands. Hand injuries most often happen when people are in a rush, distracted, or on auto pilot. Hand injuries are common, but easily avoidable.
Watch the video below to learn how to keep your hands S.A.F.E.
Types of hand injuries
Cuts & scrapes
From box cutters, knives, sharp objects, and wires.
Bruises
From when something heavy falls trapping your hand or bumping your hand against objects.
Strains & sprains
From reaching, lifting heavy things and repetitive movements.
How to prevent a hand injury
We've come up with a handy acronym to help you remember how to keep your hands S.A.F.E:
Slow down: Are you in a hurry?
Be Alert: Are you engaged in your task?
Focus: Are you on autopilot?
Eyes on: Are you distracted?
By prioritising hand safety, you're not just avoiding injury, but ensuring you have time for moments that matter. Remember the "S.A.F.E" approach - Slow down, be Alert, Focus, Eyes on.
Got questions? Let's chat.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to Health & Safety in your work environment, contact your AWF Consultant directly or call us on 0800 88 88 60.