FACTS
- Improper Tool Use: Using hand tools like shovels, pruners, or trowels incorrectly (e.g., wrong grip, excessive force) can lead to cuts, blisters, or musculoskeletal strains, particularly in the hands, wrists, and back.
- Lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Not wearing gloves, safety glasses, or sturdy footwear increases the risk of punctures, eye injuries, or foot injuries from sharp or heavy tools.
- Poor Tool Maintenance: Dull, damaged, or dirty hand tools (e.g., rusty shears, loose shovel handles) reduce efficiency and increase injury risk due to slipping or excessive force.
- Repetitive Motion Injuries: Prolonged use of hand tools for tasks like […]
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