Does training reduce the incidence of industrial hand injuries?
The incidence of industrial hand injuries remains high despite the introduction of statutory measures and other advances in health and safety awareness. A prospective study was undertaken to determine if training before employment helps to reduce these injuries. A significant number of patients did not receive any training and this may have played a part in their injury but other contributory factors, such as human error, must also be taken into consideration. Some recommendations are made for future prevention.
Tan
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Welsh Regional Burn, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, St. Lawrence Hospital, Chepstow.
Fishwick
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Dickson
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Sykes
P J
PJ
D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies