Cuts and lacerations are common injuries in the workplace, and the reasons behind these mishaps vary. Injuries may occur due to improper training, a lack of established safety procedures, not paying attention, failure to wear proper hand protection, or missing or improperly adjusted safety equipment.
Avoiding Cuts and LacerationsWorkplace safety procedures — and following those recommendations — are the easiest way to avoid injuries. A safety plan should include:
In case of an injury, because cuts are prone to infection, clean the wound thoroughly. Place the wound under running water and clean it for approximately five minutes with soap and water.
For more severe cuts, the first step is to stop the wound from bleeding excessively by applying direct pressure. If direct pressure doesn’t stop the bleeding, go to your local emergency room or contact a medical provider for care. Immediately seek emergency care if a wound is on the head, chest or stomach, unless the wound is very small.
For any wound that shows signs of infection, such as redness, swelling or draining pus, consult a medical professional.
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