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GRUESOME injury...do NOT look if you are squeamish!
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<blockquote data-quote="FracusBrown" data-source="post: 814601" data-attributes="member: 29360"><p>I agree with not wearing loose fitting clothing rings etc in situations where it is likely to contribute to injury. In the case of the key in the hand there is no logical reason to presume that injury would occur as there are no dangerous machinery or other potential hazards present. Carrying the keys ANYWHERE can cause injury under the right conditions. Whether you put them on your finger, in a pocket, on a belt loop or even in your sock, an injury may occur if you fall on them. The key ring did not get caught, snagged, or drawn into anything. They were fallen upon. Using your logic, waiters should not be allowed to carry beverage containers or silverware in their hand as an injury may occur if they slip and fall.</p><p></p><p>If OSHA were to take the regulations the level of protection that prohibited wearing a ring at any time or holding keys in the hand at anytime we would have an atmosphere where virtually nothing can be accomplished. Of the millions upon millions of occurrences of keys being held on the finger by drivers, very very few result in significant injury. The risk is virtually nil in this situation.</p><p></p><p>Spandex, thats no joke. Quite a number of injuries have occurred as drivers get their loose fitting pants and shirts snagged on shift levers, door handles, and other machinery and hazards. Its a worthy cause. As in the emperor's clothes story, only the smart people will be able to see the fine cloth though.</p><p></p><p>No question - conveyor belts are very dangerous, but have no connection to keys on the finger while walking in open space.</p><p></p><p>I am not aware of any guideline for not wearing ties. The dress policy was changed, but there is no restriction on ties that I am aware of. I agree that it should be prohibited while working around belts, machinery and vehicles.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FracusBrown, post: 814601, member: 29360"] I agree with not wearing loose fitting clothing rings etc in situations where it is likely to contribute to injury. In the case of the key in the hand there is no logical reason to presume that injury would occur as there are no dangerous machinery or other potential hazards present. Carrying the keys ANYWHERE can cause injury under the right conditions. Whether you put them on your finger, in a pocket, on a belt loop or even in your sock, an injury may occur if you fall on them. The key ring did not get caught, snagged, or drawn into anything. They were fallen upon. Using your logic, waiters should not be allowed to carry beverage containers or silverware in their hand as an injury may occur if they slip and fall. If OSHA were to take the regulations the level of protection that prohibited wearing a ring at any time or holding keys in the hand at anytime we would have an atmosphere where virtually nothing can be accomplished. Of the millions upon millions of occurrences of keys being held on the finger by drivers, very very few result in significant injury. The risk is virtually nil in this situation. Spandex, thats no joke. Quite a number of injuries have occurred as drivers get their loose fitting pants and shirts snagged on shift levers, door handles, and other machinery and hazards. Its a worthy cause. As in the emperor's clothes story, only the smart people will be able to see the fine cloth though. No question - conveyor belts are very dangerous, but have no connection to keys on the finger while walking in open space. I am not aware of any guideline for not wearing ties. The dress policy was changed, but there is no restriction on ties that I am aware of. I agree that it should be prohibited while working around belts, machinery and vehicles. [/QUOTE]
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