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This update from the Department of Energy's Operating Experience Work Group discusses effective strategies for laceration prevention in the workplace. Larry Stirling from the Office of Analysis provides additional resources for enhancing safety practices, including OSHA guidelines on machine safeguarding, personal protective equipment, and specific reading materials on cut protection. Emphasizing practical solutions and best practices, this update aims to promote a safer work environment.
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External Operating Experience Update Department of Energy Operating Experience Work Group March 11, 2014 Larry Stirling, Office of Analysis (HS-24)
Additional Reading on Laceration Prevention • The Superior Book of Cut Protection: http://www.superiorglove.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/Superior-Book-of-Hand-Protection.pdf • OSHA: Guide for Protecting Workers from Woodworking Hazards: • OSHA: Machine Safeguards: Chapter 1 – Basics of Machine Safeguarding
Additional Reading on Laceration Prevention • OSHA: Machine Guarding eTool • CDC: Eye Safety for Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery • DuPont: The Science of Cut Protection • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee: Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves
Additional Reading on Laceration Prevention • Washington State University: Hand Protection • Pacific Comp Insurance: Loss Control Tool Chest: Cuts and Lacerations • Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation: Preventing cuts and lacerations • OSHA Alliance Program: Safety Tip Sheet #2: Help Prevent Hand Lacerations
Contact Information: Larry Stirling Office of Analysis (HS-24) 202-586-2417 john.stirling@hq.doe.gov