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The information contained in this reference material was produced by Vehicle Sales and Service and is distributed as a guide only. It is current to the best of our knowledge as at the revision date. No guarantee is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness and WSPS assumes no responsibility in connection therewith. WSPS.CA The information contained in this reference material was produced by Vehicle Sales and Service Advisory Committee and is distributed as a guide only. It is current to the best of our knowledge as at the revision date. No guarantee is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness and WSPS assumes no responsibility in connection therewith. WSPS.CA WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO YOUR HANDS AND HOW TO PROTECT THEM Burns Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injury: welding exhaust battery acid extreme temperatures liquid nitrogen air conditioning equipment automotive fluids propane Repetitive Strain Injuries Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injury: repetitive wrist movement impact drill paint and sandblasting washing vehicles lifting typing torqueing Healthy Hands do GOOD Work Impact to the Workplace Affects mental health of the injured Devastating effect on family, friends, and co-workers Learning to live and work with a physical disability Decreased productivity of the injured worker Hiring and retraining new employees Types of Hand Injuries Carpal Tunnel • Loss of Fingers and Hands • White Finger • Dermatitis • Cuts • Lacerations • Scrapes and Incisions • Burns (Chemical & Welding) • Crush • Amputation • Wrist Injury • Paralysis (Nerve Injury) • Impact/Penetration LIST OF CONTROLS FOR HAND PROTECTION: Barrier Cream, Gloves, Guards, Hazard Assessment, Environment-Friendly Products, Non-Solvent Products, Proper Hand Washing, Retractable Blades, Safe Operating Procedures, Specialized Tools (no blades), Training, Wrist Brace, Ergonomic Tools Impact/ Penetration Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injury: hammer box cutter restricted spaces air gun vibration chisels sledge hammer welding cutter saws grinders needles (found in customer vehicles) hoists safety covers sharp objects (sheet metal) glass injuries airbag detonation failure to place car on hoist properly bacterial/ bio hazardous material(s) (found in customer vehicle) pry bars Dermatitis Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injury: latex allergies over washing solvents cleaning agents extreme temperatures car cleaning material chemicals flammable materials pumice soaps Lacerations Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injury: exploding tires metal shavings machinery box cutter

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