PINCHPINCH POINTSPOINTS

HAZARD RECOGNITIONHAZARD RECOGNITIONLOOK OUT FOR PINCH POINTSLOOK OUT FOR PINCH POINTS

Maintenance on equipmentMaintenance on equipmentMoving materialMoving material

Passenger in a man lift basketPassenger in a man lift basketMoving cylindersMoving cylinders

THIS IS JUST A VERY FEW OF WHAT CAN THIS IS JUST A VERY FEW OF WHAT CAN GET YOUGET YOU

PINCH POINTS ARE PINCH POINTS ARE EVERYWHEREEVERYWHERE

Don’t Let This Happen To Don’t Let This Happen To You!!!You!!!

Pointers on Pinch Points

This safety session should help employees to:Recognize pinch point hazardsKnow how to prevent pinch point

injuries

BE CAREFUL WHILE MOVING THE FORKS

Many Workplace Injuries Occur When a Body Part Gets Caught in a Pinch Point

A pinch point is a place where it’s possible for

a body part to be caught: Between moving machine parts Between moving & stationary machine parts Between moving parts & materials being

processed

Give Even the Smallest Task Your Fullest Attention

Pinch point injuries from doors, hinges,

container lids, etc. usually occur when your

distracted. Concentrate on what you’re doing at all

times. Don’t fool around or daydream at work.

HOOKING UP TRAILERS CAN HOOKING UP TRAILERS CAN GET YOU IF YOU ARE NOT GET YOU IF YOU ARE NOT

AWARE.AWARE.

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A PERSONGETTING PINCHED WHILE HOISTING A

LOAD?

HOW ABOUT GETTING YOUR HOW ABOUT GETTING YOUR FOOT RUNNED OVER?FOOT RUNNED OVER?

Pinch Point Other Situations, Not Covered by MSHA Regulations,

Include:

Catching fingers, hands, toes, or feet under or between heavy crates, equipment or drums while moving them.

Slamming fingers or hands in a door. Nipping fingers or hands with hand tools.

OBSERVE AND TAKE THE OBSERVE AND TAKE THE TIME TO READ WARNING TIME TO READ WARNING

SIGNSSIGNS

DO NOT REMOVE GUARDSDO NOT REMOVE GUARDS

Use Machine and Tool Guards to Prevent Pinch Point Injuries

On machines & equipment MSHA requires guards to act as barriers between body parts &pinch points. Never remove or disable a machine guard or use a

machine that has a missing or disabled guard. Never reach around, under, or through a guard. Report guards that are missing or not working

properly.

TAKE THE TIME TO PLAN SO WHILE WORKING WITH THE BULKY AND AWKWARD

PARTS ON EQUIPMENT IN TIGHT CONDITIONS YOU DON’T GET BIT.

Turn Off and Lockout/Tagout Equipment Before Repairing or

Servicing

A machine that starts up or moves accidentally

can trap a hand or body part in a pinch point. Turn off the machine. Lock & tag out the energy controls.Test jog the system Perform the needed work Remove the lock & tag before using the equipment.

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PINCHES AND CRUSHES ARE ALL AROUND THIS SMALL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT

ALWAYS READ YOUR ALWAYS READ YOUR WARNING SIGNSWARNING SIGNS

..THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO REST YOUR HAND.

IF YOU LOSE FOCUS ON ALL BODY PARTS YOU

SIMPLY CAN CRUSH YOUR HAND BETWEEN THE

BASKET AND A STRUCTURE OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

AGAIN READ YOUR SAFETY AGAIN READ YOUR SAFETY SIGNS.SIGNS.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT READ AND

OBEY SAFETYSIGNAGE

Look for Possible Pinch Points Before Starting Any Task

Check the equipment you’re going to use to see

where a body part could get caught. Plan the task to prevent pinch point injuries.

Lift, Carry, & Place Containers & Equipment Carefully

Lift the edge of a heavy item slightly before

picking it up to get an idea of its weight. An item that’s too heavy or awkward to carry

can slip & trap hands or feet in a pinch point. Get help or use material handling aids to

move heavy or awkward items.

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Conclusion: Machine Guards & Safety Awareness Can Prevent Pinch Point

Injuries

Keep your fingers, hands, toes, & feet away

from pinch points by using machine guards,

practicing safe moving & carrying techniques,

and all tasks your full attention.