Category: Hand Injury

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 2.9 million people are injured in workplace accidents each year. Moreover, work-related injuries result in 5,000 fatalities annually. Those who routinely use machinery face numerous risks, especially if the machinery is defective. Workers have experienced devastating and sometimes fatal injuries. While there are many ways a machine-related[…]

Workers can suffer a range of debilitating hand and arm injuries while they are at work. This type of injuries is often caused by repetitive motion, trauma or contact with dangerous materials or machinery. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to decrease hand and arm injuries, statistics show that thousands of amputations,[…]

While OSHA participated in Arkansas’s Second Annual Amputation Prevention Stand Down training seminar, training alone is not the most effective method for preventing work-related accidents.  Educating workers on equipment that is potentially unsafe is important; however, the most effective method to eliminate machine hazards is for equipment designers and manufacturers to provide the proper engineering[…]

Maintaining a strong grip on a tool for an extended period of time can be difficult, particularly if one has sustained a hand injury that has weakened their hand strength. Fortunately, new technology exists that can help provide added grip strength for workers. The Roboglove was originally created for NASA astronauts to help them grip[…]

Firework displays are an American tradition, with many summer holiday events ending with a grand display of explosive power and color. When handled by firework specialists, firework shows are typically safe events, but when amateurs try to act as professionals, disaster can strike. Emergency rooms see a high rate of patients in the summer with[…]