Laceration Cessation

The Best Value in Industrial Solutions since 1946

Laceration Cessation

Laceration CessationSeminar

The Best Value In Safety Solutions Since 1946

Matt Block

• Director of Health & Safety Services• 23 Years Industrial Health & Safety Experience• Member of ISEA Hand Protection Committee • Member of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment



Laceration Topics

• Understanding “Cut” Costs

• Preventing injuries and their associated costs

• The role of PPE• Finding the right

solution



“CUT” COSTS



Statistics

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)– In 2008 there were over 2 million visits to emergency rooms due to

injuries caused by “cutting or piercing instruments or objects”– 18% of these injuries were to the upper extremities –

hand, finger, wrist, and arm • OSHA

– Injuries to fingers and hands ranked highest in workplace accidents - more than 27%.

– Hand and finger accidents ranked highest in preventable injuries.• Bureau of Labor Statistics

– Lacerations of the fingers and hand combined are second only to back strain and sprain in the number of days-away-from-work cases



What are the costs?

• National Safety Council– Average total incurred cost per

workers’ compensationclaim for hand, finger, and wrist injuries (2008-2009):

$19,180.00

• OSHA “$afety Pays” Laceration Injury– Direct Cost - $17,368

Indirect Cost - $19,104Total Cost - $36,472

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Where are the Costs?

•O.S.H.A. fines•Legal costs •Loss of key employee affecting operational efficiency •Accident investigation time •Downtime •Lost productivity: co-workers assisting, spectator•Use of equipment (clean-up, repair, rentals required) •First aid•Overtime costs (wages, utilities and other fixed costs of operation) •Reduced efficiency / morale impacts •Schedule delays •Insurance costs impact (modifier changes – EMR)•Loss of insurance bidding opportunity (EMR too High)



Where are the Costs? (Cont.)

•Opportunity costs (missed jobs) •Inefficiency of replacement personnel •Equipment damage•Claim administration •Inefficiency of returning injured worker (short or long term) •Public perception / image: Impacts to business, employee recruitment •Damaged product / raw materials – re-work •Corrective action implementation cost •Training for response (internal, on-going cost) •Hiring costs: interviewing, medical/drug screening.



Bottom Line Impact

• Do the math...– 5 injuries every year– Potential Cost:

5 injuries @ $19,180.00 per incident

= $95,900.00

These costs can be avoided….



PREVENTING INJURIES AND ASSOCIATED COSTS



Risk Assessment

• Analyze History– Identify root causes of employee injuries

• Engineering or administrative • PPE failure • Safety culture

• Interview Employees– Understand challenges – Evaluate current PPE

• Observe Process • Quantify Risk

– What is the potential for injury?– Identify all contributing factors



Process Improvements

• Administrative Controls– Can we reduce the number of

“touches”?– Are we maintaining equipment

to ensure sharp edges on parts are reduced or eliminated?

• Engineering Controls – Can we reduce or eliminate the

hazard through tool changes?– Can we change raw material

packaging to reduce the need for cutting tools?



For example, what to look for when choosing a Safety Knife…

• Auto-Retractable Blade • Spring Loaded Blade• Concealed Blade• Blunt tip or hook blade• Ergonomic features• Ease of use• Blade quality• Training

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Preventing Injuries with PPE

• The best PPE is the PPE your employees will wear– Glove use has been shown to

reduce the risk of an acute occupational hand injury by 60%

– Over 72% of injured workers reported not wearing gloves at the time of the injury



Finding a Solution

Employee Acceptance

Adequate Protection



Selecting a Glove

• Understanding cut resistance• Material Selection

– Yarn– Coatings

• Determine the level of dexterity required



Evaluating Cut ResistanceANSI/ISEA 105 Classification for Cut Resistance

Gram score defines the cut level

Less than 200g Level 0

200g - 499g Level 1

500g - 999g Level 2

1000g – 1499g Level 3

1500g – 3499g Level 4

3500g + Level 5



How are ANSI 105 Cut Levels Determined?

Cut Protection Performance Test

ASTM F1790-97



ASTM F1790 – Cutting the Swatch



ASTM F1790 – Adhering the Swatch



ASTM F1790 – Adding the Weight



ASTM F1790 – Making the Cut



ASTM F1790 – Recording the Data



Test Method Comparison

Test Method Measurement Cut Level

ASTM F1790-97 426 Grams Cut Level 1

ASTM F1790-05 565 Grams Cut Level 2

EN388 5.2 Revolutions Cut Level 3Polyurethane Palm Coated HPPE Glove



MATERIAL SELECTION - YARNS



Para-Aramid Yarns

• Brand Names – Kevlar® & Twaron®• Flame resistant • May be blended with stainless steel or glass for greater cut resistance



High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) Yarns

• Brand Names – Spectra® & Dyneema®• Excellent abrasion resistance• Good weight to cut ratio• May be blended with stainless steel or glass for greater cut resistance• Low lint properties• FDA compliant



Composite Yarns

• Magid Brands – Aramax®, Aramax® XT, and XKS • Engineered to meet specific performance criteria

– Form fitting with high cut resistance– Abrasion resistance– Moisture wicking



Para-

aramidHPPE

Composite

Y arns

Weight/Cut Ratio

Abrasion Resistance

Heat / Flame Resistance

Grip

Lint

Food Compliance

MaterialComparison



Cut Resistance Comparison

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

Cut Resistance

Grain Goatskin Leather

Side Split Leather

Cotton Canvas

Cotton Denim

Med. Wt. HPPE PU Palm Coated

Std. Wt. Loop-Out Terrycloth

Med. Wt. Kevlar/Cotton Machine Knit

Med. Wt. 100% Kevlar Machine Knit

Hvy. Wt. 100% Kevlar Machine Knit

Lt. Wt. Spectra Blend Machine Knit

Hvy. Wt. 100% Kevlar Loop-In Terrycloth

Hvy. Wt. XKS Blend Machine Knit

Med. Wt. Spectra Blend Machine Knit

Hvy. Wt. Kevlar/Kevlar Armor Machine Knit



GLOVE COATINGS



Polyurethane

• Provides positive grip on wet or oily surfaces • Excellent for precise and delicate operations• Good abrasion resistance • Porous nature makes it a poor choice where there is heavy liquid

exposure



Sandy Nitrile / NitriX™ Grip Technology

• Offers excellent barrier against liquids such as oils and coolants• Excellent oil and wet grip• Abrasion resistant • Generally heavier than PU coatings, providing better protection from

metal shavings



Foam Nitrile

• Good dry or wet grip• Abrasion resistant



Flat Dipped Nitrile

• Offers excellent barrier against liquids such as oils and coolants but with poor wet grip.

• Abrasion resistant• Generally heavier than PU coatings, providing better protection from

metal shavings



Natural Rubber Latex

• Excellent dry grip• Abrasion resistant• Should not be used for applications involving hydrocarbon based

liquids/oils• Latex allergies



DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS



Determining the Level of DexterityExamples of Cut Level 2 Gloves

$3.14 / Pair$.87 / Pair

$6.33 / Pair $7.70 / Pair



APPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS



Metal Stamping and Fabrication

• Common Risks & Concerns– High cut/laceration potential– Oil/coolant exposure– Loss of grip caused by glove saturation,

increasing potential for cut/laceration injuries• Potential Solutions

– Composite yarn with sandy nitrile / NitriX coating – Magid XKS500 or GPD505

– Composite yarn with leather palm – Magid XKS200LEA

– Composite yarn terrycloth - Magid AX450



Machining

• Common Risks & Concerns– Cut/laceration from sharp edges– Metal shavings and chips– Heavy coolant exposure

• Potential Solutions– Glove use should be avoided where they might become

entangled in moving machine parts– Composite yarn glove with full nitrile or sandy nitrile

coating Magid 1591ORKV– HPPE glove with full nitrile coating and sandy nitrile palm– Cut and puncture resistant glove with full nitrile coating –

HexArmor 7090



Assembly

• Common Risks & Concerns– Cut/laceration from sharp edges– Good grip and dexterity required for

handling smaller parts• Potential Solutions

– HPPE Glove with Polyurethane Palm Coating – Magid CT500, GPD546 or GPD590

– Kevlar and Lycra Blended Gloves with Polyurethane Palm Coating – Magid KEV4326 or KEV4327



Cut Resistant Gloves for Extreme Hazards

• HexArmor® Gloves– Ideal for applications requiring cut and

puncture resistance– Performance is enhanced through the

configuration of tiny guard plates making them effective for even the most extreme hazards

• Metal Mesh Gloves – Ultimate cut resistance– Manufactured from either stainless steel or

titanium, mesh is durable, corrosion proof and will withstand the harshest environments



Increase Compliance & Awareness

• Incorporate cut resistance into every day clothing solutions such as Magid ORG900PT

• High visibility glove solutions to increase employee awareness

• Employee Training



In closing

• Eliminating Cut and Laceration Injuries– Evaluate the risk– Understand the challenges– Eliminate the hazard through

engineering or administrative controls– Select PPE offering performance

characteristics that best match the requirements of the task



QUESTIONS?

Matt BlockDirector of Health & Safety ServicesPhone: (773) 289-1365Cell Phone: (630) 235-6100Email: [email protected]



THANK YOU

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