Do sharp edges put pressure on the skin?
Round or pad edges of guards, containers or worktables. Do workers have pain or discomfort while doing their work? Express your concerns to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Contact the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers for more information. Ergonomic Concerns and Possible Recommendations Are the tools heavy? Investigate redesigned tools that are lighter. Tool weights can be reduced with overhead tool balancers or supports. Do tools/equipment vibrate? Investigate redesigned tools with less vibration. Refer to the OHCOW handout entitled Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome. Can anti-vibration gloves reduce vibration exposure? Choose anti-vibration gloves that have passed technical testing. Are awkward postures required when using tools/equipment? Tools can be purchased with bent handles designed to reduce awkward postures. Can the force required to use the tool/equipment be reduced? Select the right tool size for your hand. A textured tool is easier to grip than a smooth tool.
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