PPE
Common Hand Injuries
Safe Tool Use
Workplace Habits
Emergency Response
100

This item is worn to protect hands from cuts, chemicals, and impact.

What are gloves?

100

This is the most common type of hand injury on job sites.

What is a cut or laceration?

100

Always do this before using any hand or power tool.

What is inspect it?

100

Always do this after handling chemicals.

What is wash your hands?

100

The first thing to do if you cut your hand.

What is stop the bleeding and notify your supervisor?

200

These gloves are best for handling sharp objects.

What are cut-resistant gloves?

200

Getting your hand caught in machinery can cause this severe injury.

What is a crush injury?

200

Never do this with a knife blade toward your body.

What is cut?

200

This behavior increases risk of hand injury when distracted.

What is multitasking?

200

If chemicals contact your hands, do this immediately.

What is rinse with water for at least 15 minutes?

300

This type of glove protects against chemical exposure.

What are chemical-resistant gloves?

300

Contact with hot surfaces can cause this painful injury.

What is a burn?

300

This kind of handle improves grip and reduces strain.

What is an ergonomically designed handle?

300

Keeping your work area this way reduces hand injury risks.

What is clean and organized?

300

In case of a suspected fracture, always do this.

What is immobilize and seek medical help?

400

These gloves are used when working around electricity.

What are rubber insulating gloves?

400

Repetitive hand motions or awkward wrist positions over time can lead to these types of long-term injuries.

What are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?

400

This type of knife is not allowed at CertainTeed facilities. 

What is a personal knife?

400

You should never wear these around moving equipment.

What are rings or loose jewelry?

400

You must submit this after any hand injury, no matter how minor.

What is an incident report?

500

These gloves must be worn when handling propane tanks to protect against cold burns and leaks.

What are leather or insulated gloves?

500

Improper tool use may cause long-term inflammation of tendons known as this.

What is tendinitis?

500

When a tool is damaged, you should do this immediately.

What is tag it out or report it?

500

The term for taking a moment to assess hazards before starting a task.

What is 60 Seconds to Think?

500

This should be used when rendering aid for a hand injury involving blood.

What is a Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) kit?