Riesgo de cortes

A primera vista puede parecer que solo hay riesgo de cortes en las extremidades superiores pero también pueden dañarse las inferiores y otras partes del cuerpo, incluida la cara.

Los cortes presentan un riesgo para trabajadores en operaciones profesionales y para cualquiera que trabaje con objetos afilados (incluido el papel). Sepamos algo más sobre los riesgos de cortes desde el punto de vista profesional y también cotidiano:

Our tip – we offer not only cut-resistant gloves, but also other personal protective work equipment that will protect your entire body.

Cuts in workplaces

Cuts and lacerations are common workplace accidents. Cuts or lacerations account for up to 30% of all workplace injuries and approximately 70% of them involve hands and fingers.

Those can be minor abrasions that can be treated on the spot, but also serious or life-threatening injuries - deep lacerations or even amputations.

Our tip – protect your upper limbs with more than just gloves. If the worker is handling a sharp object - for example, a metal plate - he should be equipped with gloves that meet the anti-cut standard, and ideally also sleeves that protect the forearm. Sharp objects can cut the entire forearm, not just palms and fingers.

How do the accidents happen?

A cut or laceration can occur at work in a number of ways. For example, if a worker uses an unsuitable work tool or a tool in poor condition. Poor lighting, clutter and dirt can also play a role, as can insufficient training, working too quickly, not using the correct protective equipment and not following safety procedures.

Our tip – even something as minor as a paper is considered a work injury and must be reported in the accident book. In the case of insufficient treatment, even if it is such a small injury, there is a risk of inflammation of the wound, which can lead to amputation of the finger. Therefore, do not underestimate even the slightest cut.

Los empleadores deben mantener la seguridad de sus empleados

Los empleadores deben establecer procedimientos de trabajo que identifiquen y gestionen la exposición de los trabajadores a riesgos de cortes y laceraciones.

La medida de precaución más eficaz es prevenir el propio riesgo de cortes. Si tiene la oportunidad de sustituir actividades peligrosas por tareas robóticas, aprovéchela. Los riesgos podrían ser externalizados y por tanto completamente eliminados de una operación. Si estas opciones para eliminar los riesgos de cortes resultan muy caras, es necesario emplear protección adecuada a través de EPP para que las personas se protejan contra cortes.

How to protect yourself if the risk cannot be eliminated?

When cutting, make sure the tool is always safe, in good condition and never hold the object you are cutting in your hand.

While working, keep your hand out of cut trajectory
Make sure the blades are sharp - dull blades require more force to be used, increasing the chance of an accident.
Wear necessary PPE, including goggles, gloves, and cut-resistant sleeves.
Never use the cutting disc as a screwdriver, pry bar or cleaver.
Do not leave exposed blades unattended, keep tools in closed position when you do not use them.
Do not cut anything with the blade against the body.
Use a separate drawer for cutting and other sharp tools.
Follow standardized work regulations.

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Our tip – PPE only protects against accidental - one-time cuts, as soon as the protection is cut once (the product is damaged), the piece of PPE must be replaced.

Injuring yourself with a sharp object at home is quite easy, too

Minor injuries from a sharp object are among the most common accident. They are not always deep cuts; they can be minor abrasions and superficial bruises and cuts. As these are not life-threatening injury, home treatment will suffice.

Such injuries are caused by:

Break-off knives
Kitchen knives
Sharp shards
Jagged can lids
Paper and cardboard
Shelves and other items made of thin sheet metal
Glass wool

Nuestra recomendación – pueden darse heridas más graves trabajando con motosierras, desbrozadoras, segadoras y guadañas. En actividades de este tipo es aconsejable la protección con EPP igual que un trabajador profesional.

¿Cómo reducir el riesgo de cortes en la vida cotidiana?

Siga siempre las instrucciones del equipo en cuestión – cada manual de usuario establece cómo operar y usar la herramienta (por ejemplo, en el caso de una motosierra está prohibido el uso del equipo por encima del nivel del corazón).

Precaución – siga las normas.
Observe las zonas de protección cuando use el equipo.
Emplee EPP.

Ningún cocinero en casa es un profesional y por ello está en riesgo de sufrir un corte accidental en los dedos y en las palmas. Incluso en esos momentos puede protegerse mediante el uso de guantes resistentes a cortes sin limitar su trabajo en ningún momento.

Our tip – cut-resistant PPE protects from both cuts and punctures.

How does cut-resistant work equipment protect you?

Clothes, gloves and shoes feature a similar principle. The layer of the upper material – fabric, leather or membrane – is tightly connected to the second layer consisting of several kilometers of textile, which has a single task. It begins to loosen from gloves, shoes or clothing and chokes or clogs the chainsaw, angle grinder, etc. Kilometers of fabric wind up on the cutting equipment and it stops at once.

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