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    Each year workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed injuries when body parts get caught between objects or entangled in machinery. The document provides training on identifying pinch points and caught/crush hazards to avoid injuries when operating machinery, moving vehicles or heavy objects, and other tasks.

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    Caught in On Between

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    Each year workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed injuries when body parts get caught between objects or entangled in machinery. The document provides training on identifying pinch points and caught/crush hazards to avoid injuries when operating machinery, moving vehicles or heavy objects, and other tasks.

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    Each year workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed injuries when body parts get caught between objects or entangled in machinery. The document provides training on identifying pinch points and caught/crush hazards to avoid injuries when operating machinery, moving vehicles or heavy objects, and other tasks.

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    Jb Tiscub
    Each year workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed injuries when body parts get caught between objects or entangled in machinery. The document provides training on identifying pinch points and caught/crush hazards to avoid injuries when operating machinery, moving vehicles or heavy objects, and other tasks.

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    Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or


    crushed injuries that occur when body parts get caught between
    two objects or entangled with machinery. These hazards are also
    referred to as "pinch points". The physical forces applied to a
    body part caught in a pinch point can vary and cause injuries
    ranging from bruises, cuts, amputated body parts, and even
    death.
    Here is some training to learn about the caught/crush hazards
    and pinch points specific to your tasks, tools, and equipment so
    you can take precautions.
    Dress appropriately for work with pants and sleeves that are not
    too long or too loose. Shirts should be fitted or tucked in. Do not
    wear any kind of jewelry. Tie back long hair and tuck braids and
    ponytails behind you or into your clothing. Wear the appropriate,
    well-fitting gloves for your job.
    Look for possible pinch points before you start a task. Take the
    time to plan out your actions and decide on the necessary steps
    to work safely. Give your work your full attention. Don't joke
    around, daydream, or try to multi-task on the job-most accidents
    occur when workers are distracted. Read and follow warning
    signs posted on equipment. If you value all that your hands can
    do, THINK before you put them in a hazardous spot.
    Machinery can pose a hazard with moving parts, conveyors,
    rollers and rotating shafts. Never reach into a moving machine.
    Properly maintain and always use the machine and tool guards
    provided with your equipment; they act as a barrier between the
    moving parts and your body. Don't reach around, under or
    through a guard and always report missing of broken barriers to
    your supervisor. Turn equipment off and use lockout/tagout
    procedures before adjusting, clearing a jam, repairing, or
    servicing a machine.
    Vehicles, powered doors, and forklifts can pose a crush hazard
    unless they have been blocked or tagged out. Never place your
    body under or between powered equipment unless it is de-
    energized. Doors, file drawers, and heavy crates can pinch
    fingers and toes. Take care where you place your fingers. Test
    the weight before lifting, carrying, and placing boxes; an awkward
    or heavy load can slip and pinch your hands or feet. Get help or
    use tools to move large and/or heavy items.
    If you have ever slammed your finger in a door, you can
    appreciate the pain associated with this common type of
    caught/crush injury. Take the time to learn about the caught/crush
    hazards in your workplace so you don't learn about the
    consequences first hand.

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