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Guided example: H<strong>and</strong> injuries<br />

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How can I be hurt? (eg hazards) Look at the consequences? Crush injuries<br />

Start<br />

here<br />

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Preventing injury<br />

Typically 15% of non-fatal injuries<br />

in the construction sector involve<br />

injuries to the fingers. A further 8%<br />

of non-fatal injuries involve injuries<br />

to the h<strong>and</strong>.<br />

You need to consider all levels of<br />

risk of harm; not just the high risk<br />

activities. Non-fatal injuries can have<br />

a lifelong debilitating effect - protect<br />

your employees!<br />

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Protection<br />

Burns

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