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Hand safety checklist

Hand safety checklist

A hand safety checklist ensures your team follows proper safety practices to prevent hand injuries. It includes steps like assessing hazards, ensuring the use of protective gloves, and providing training. Use this template to identify risks and create a safer workplace for employees.

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Hand safety checklist

A hand safety checklist ensures your team follows proper safety practices to prevent hand injuries. It includes steps like assessing hazards, ensuring the use of protective gloves, and providing training. Use this template to identify risks and create a safer workplace for employees.

Use this template with Lumiform

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  • Get reports and analyse your data
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Our hand safety checklist template helps you systematically identify and mitigate risks that could lead to hand injuries in your workplace. This comprehensive tool guides safety managers through critical inspection points—from proper glove selection to machine guarding—ensuring nothing gets overlooked. 71% of hand injuries could have been prevented with personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically safety gloves, making this checklist an essential part of your safety program.

You can use this template during regular safety walkthroughs, before introducing new equipment, or when training employees on proper hand protection protocols—helping you reduce incidents and maintain compliance while protecting your most valuable tools your workers’ hands.

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Author Name Inioluwa Ademuwagun
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Entity
PPE Inspection
Gloves are in good condition (no holes, tears, or excessive wear)
Gloves are the appropriate type for the task
Gloves fit properly (not too loose or too tight)
Hazard Identification
Identify any sharp edges, pinch points, or other hand hazards in the work area
Assess the potential for hand contact with chemicals, hot surfaces, or other hazardous materials
Risk Assessment
Evaluate the likelihood of a hand injury occurring during the task
Determine the potential severity of a hand injury for the task
Task-Specific Controls
Implement engineering controls (guards, automation, etc.) to eliminate or minimize hand hazards
Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used
Provide training on proper hand safety techniques for the task

Frequently asked questions

What should a comprehensive hand safety checklist include?

A comprehensive hand safety checklist should include sections for PPE assessment (glove type and condition), machine guarding verification, tool inspection, pinch point identification, chemical exposure controls, and employee training verification. It should also include space to document corrective actions and follow-up procedures for any identified hazards.

How often should I conduct hand safety inspections using this template?

You should conduct hand safety inspections at least monthly, but high-risk environments may require weekly checks. Additionally, always perform inspections when introducing new equipment, after incidents occur, when processes change, or when safety data indicates an increase in hand injury risks.

What are the most critical items to check first on a hand safety template?

Focus first on machine guarding, emergency stop mechanisms, and proper PPE availability. These three elements address the most immediate dangers. Next, verify tool conditions and chemical handling procedures, as these represent common sources of hand injuries that might not be immediately obvious during quick inspections.

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Inioluwa Ademuwagun
Inioluwa is a freelance content writer with a passion for words and everything marketing. She has worked closely with B2B SaaS and e-commerce brands creating product-led content. She loves to read fiction and would describe herself as an introverted nerd who desires to travel around the world. She currently doing that with her words till she can with her eyes
This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.