Workers use their hands for just about every task, and because of this fact, injuries to the hands are quite common on the job. Keeping hands and fingers out of harm's way at work is critical. A serious injury to a worker's hands or fingers results in a huge negative impact on their ability to perform and their overall quality of life. While gloves are the most common form of PPE found in any workplace, damages to the hand are still the second leading type of injury on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics: 1. There are 110,000 lost-time cases due to hand injuries every year. 2. A million workers are treated in an emergency room for hand injuries annually. 3. As many as 70 of workers who suffered a hand injury were not wearing gloves. 4. Another 30 of victims wore gloves, but their hands were damaged or not suited for the work task.
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