Working with sheet metal at risk. At any time the injured worker may be injured and several times stronger. So it is important for workers to get the preparation and follow the instructions to be safe.
What Can Make Workers hurt?
In the process of working sheet metal there are several things at work that could lead to worker fatigue, discomfort, or pain. This process includes,
Working exert force to carry out a task or using the appliance.
Position works as bending, kneeling, bending, twisting, and reaching overhead.
Working in the same position for a long time with little or no movement whatsoever.
Pressure from a hard surface or edge on any part of the body.
Temperature of the working area, too hot or too cold.
Sit, stand, or holding vibrating equipment or tools.
With the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder or awkward postures.
Stressful work situation.
Prepare Yourself to Work
Before starting work, prepare yourself as an athlete. Warm up by walking, marching in place, or move your arms in a circle. Stretch your arms slowly and hold each stretch for 3-5 seconds. Do this for a few minutes before and during your work day. Always keep yourself physically ready to return to work if you do not have to work.
How Knowing Your Problems
There are several symptoms that would make you believe that you have a problem. Be aware of the symptoms. You will feel the symptoms on the back, arms, shoulders, knees, neck, fingers and arms.
The symptoms are-
The ongoing fatigue
Lack of energy
Changes in skin color
Pain, burning, or shooting pain
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms immediately stop working, change your position at work, and your device. If you do not feel better, take the following steps,
Report your boss about your symptoms immediately.
Try to determine the cause of the problem with the help of your boss.
Follow Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Program and pain of your company.
Try to implement ways to do your job.
Safe Work Practices
To prevent damage to safe work practices is a requirement. Most of the time the workers are not aware of safe working practices. Most of the time the workers bend their waists while using hand tools and results in causing hand fatigue.
Uncertain arm posture can be caused by kneeling while working. This puts pressure on the knee and cause pain and discomfort.
Sometimes workers have to work overhead. If they do this type of work for a long time, it can lead them to lower back, arms, shoulders, and neck injuries.
While using a tilted or repositioned grab material important to remember straight. A straight grab provide better grip strength. In this position the hand does not fatigue easily.
Here are some tips for safe work practices
Working in a comfortable position. It will make your job easier.
Use sturdy "work table" at work because it will enable you to stand up straight while keeping close to your side of your hand.
Use a sharp cutting tool. This will reduce the requirement to cut metal force.
Avoid using hand tools to cut many. Instead, use a power saw.
Stand as close to the work area.
Heavy equipment is a suggestion to use the light.
Wearing "work clothes" and make protection for your eyes, hands and ears.