Hand injury prevention training is for workers whose hands contact machinery, tools, sharp materials, chemicals, or hot surfaces. That includes manufacturing, construction, maintenance, warehouse, and food processing workers. Supervisors who select gloves also benefit. The 14-minute video, in English, covers injury causes, PPE, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain, and electrical burns.

OSHA's hand protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.138, requires employers to select and require suitable hand protection. It applies when hands face cuts, punctures, abrasions, chemicals, or extreme temperatures. Glove selection must be based on a workplace hazard assessment under 29 CFR 1910.132.

Most workplace hand injuries happen when hands are struck, cut, or caught by tools, machinery, sharp edges, pinch points, or falling loads. Chemical contact, burns, and electrical shock cause others. Repetitive motion adds long-term problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. Inattention and missing or wrong gloves often play a role.

Choose work gloves by matching them to the specific hazard. Cut-resistant gloves rated under ANSI/ISEA 105 suit sharp materials. Chemical-resistant gloves must be compatible with the chemical listed on the Safety Data Sheet. Insulated gloves protect from heat or cold, and electrical work requires rated rubber insulating gloves.

Early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness, tingling, or burning in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, often worse at night. Weak grip and dropping objects may follow. Workers who notice these symptoms should report them early, since repetitive hand motion and awkward wrist positions can worsen the condition.