PINCH POINTS

Khondoker Shafiqul Islam UllashAssistant Manager (Operation)

RFL-RPL (Shine-Bathware)Email: rfl936@prangroup.com

Mobile: 01924-601330

Don’t Let This Happen To You!!!

Pinch Point

A pinch point is a place where it’s possible fora body part to be caught: Between moving machine parts Between moving & stationary machine parts Between moving parts & materials being

processed

Other pinch point situations

Catching fingers, hands, toes, or feet under or between heavy crates or equipment or

drums while moving them Slamming fingers or hands in a door Nipping fingers or hands with hand tools like pliers Nipping fingers or hands with equipment that has sliding parts or

hinges Nipping fingers or hands while closing a container Getting clothing or jewelry tangled in a pinch point

THIS IS JUST A VERY FEW OF WHAT CAN GET YOUPINCH POINTS ARE EVERYWHERE

BE CAREFUL WHILE MOVING

THE Machine Part SLAMMED ON MY HAND BECAUSE OF THE…!!!

HOW ABOUT GETTING YOUR FOOT RUNNED

OVER?

OBSERVE & TAKE THE TIME TO READ WARNING SIGNS

AGAIN READ YOUR SAFETY SIGNS

Use Machine and Tool Guards to Prevent Pinch Point Injuries

On machines & equipment OSHA 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.

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.

Use Machine and Tool Guards to Prevent Pinch Point Injuries

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 accidentallycan 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.

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 beforepicking 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.

Give Even the Smallest Task Your Full Attention

Pinch point injuries from doors, hinges, container lids, etc. usually occur when you’re distracted.

Concentrate on what you’re doing at all times on the job. Don’t fool around or daydream at work.

HANDLING MATERIAL CAN

GET THOSE

FINGERS AND ROLL ON TOP

OF YOUR FEET

Give Full Attention on Your Every Task

Think !! Before Your Steps…

Key Point

Use Machine and Tool Guards to Prevent Pinch Point Injuries Switch Off and Lockout/Tagout Equipment Before Repairing

or Servicing Look for Possible Pinch Points Before Starting Any Task Lift, Carry, and Place Containers and Equipment Carefully Give Even the Smallest Task Your Full Attention

Only Attention & Awareness Can Reduce Pinch Point Injuries

Again Remember !!Be Aware, Keep Attention on Work & Stay Safe