Pinch Point Management

Safety in oil and gas industry is one of the prime concerns in the present day global scenario with more and more oil industries being commissioned every year. In a oil and gas industry, it is indispensable to handle, work procedures without having an accident. Often taken for granted, our hands and fingers are used to perform countless daily tasks. Hands are an extremely versatile and functional part of our body and injury to them can mean major physical disability. Carelessness, a lack of awareness, a disregard for safety procedures, and distractions are among the most common causes of hand injuries in the workplace. Figures for hand injuries are high across all industries. This location on the body was the most frequent occupational injury. This trend is especially true of the oil and gas industries, particularly when it comes to workshops and work related oil production activities. Indeed, a 2016 Kuwait oil Co. safety bulletin reported that "Hand injuries are the second most commonly reported lost time injuries in the oil and gas production industry." In many ways, this data is not surprising, since the hands are often central to work tasks. Consequently, they are often the closest part of the body to the work hazard such as the hammer impact point, vibrating tool, hot pipe or sharp object. Analysis of workplace incidents shows that some of the main reasons for hand injuries are: - Hands being caught or pinched between objects - Hands being hit by flying, moving or falling objects - Hands striking objects or making contact with a sharp object - Most hand injuries occur during maintenance activities when carelessness - or complacency can ensue, resulting in: - The use of incorrect tools - Failure to use appropriate hand protection - Adoption of hazardous body positions or work methods