I sit through many meetings in which safety is discussed. The topics to improve safety often cover metrics, implementation of new programs, management interactions … and the list goes on. With all the discussion to improve safety, it is still surprising to hear about the number of hand injuries that occur on site.
The industry has come a long way with hand safety. Mines and drilling contractors are continuously looking for ways to improve safety on site by reducing the number of pinch points on a drill site when handling rods.