HSE: Safety gloves can prevent injuries

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HSE: Safety gloves can prevent injuries The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded people employed within the manufacturing industry of the value of safety gloves.

According to the safety authority, it is vital employers give their workers the necessary information, instruction and training in order that they understand the risks in using drilling machines.

It is also imperative that they understand how to properly use them, the HSE said.

This comes after a worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine.

The 55-year-old was drilling holes in steel plates, when his right hand became caught in the rotating parts of the machine.

He needed surgery to completely amputate his third finger and the middle finger between the first and second knuckle.

In addition to this, he had a bone removed from his hand.

"This was an entirely preventable incident that has left [the employee] with permanent injuries," commented HSE inspector Zoe Feather.

"The risks from drilling machines are well known. If a suitable guard had been fitted to the machine [the employee] could not have become entangled."ADNFCR-1200-ID-800291399-ADNFCR

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