Sharps Safety Package
Jul 16, 2016
In our industry we use sharp tools and components which include X-acto blades, razor blades, cutter knives, box cutters, utility knives, and sewing needles. These are used to cut and trim substrates, scrape material, open boxes, and with the sewing needles, embroidery images.  Along with using these sharp tools can be the potential for hazards if not used and handled properly and those hazards can lead to abrasions, cuts, punctures, and amputations.  In order to control and prevent such hazards and injuries you need to establish a safety program which can address any existing and potential sharp hazards and select the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). To help you with sharps management and PPE selection, SGIA has developed its Sharps Guide. The Sharps guide focuses on common hand protection when working with sharp tools and components typically found in our industry and should be incorporated into your overall safety program. The purpose of this guide is to outline the steps toward identifying and understanding common hazards, PPE selection, and the management of those hazards with respect to using and handling sharps in the work place. This safety program includes the following:
  • Sharps Safety Brochure: provides an overview of sharps in the workplace, including a hazard assessment guide
  • Sharps Safety Poster: quick reminder of safe operations and you should place this poster at or near the areas where sharps are used in your facility.
Health / Safety Industrial Applications & Printed Electronics Installation PDAA Safety / Health
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