Focus on the task at hand - it's the routine tasks that catch us out.

While erecting scaffolding, Joe tightens a swivel fitting. Suddenly, the scaffold spanner slips and Joe's hand makes harsh contact with the scaffold. A TOFS (time out for safety) is called. Joe's Supervisor mentions that this is Joe's second hand injury this year. An action was to communicate that everyone should routinely inspect scaffold fittings prior to use, and glove selection should be carefully considered.

Do you ALWAYS inspect scaffold fittings?

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Hand Injuries