Safety Manual

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• If you experience discomfort, redness, and/or swelling of the ngers, followed
by whitening or loss of feeling, stop using the unit, and contact a doctor.
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
Overuse of the muscles and tendons of the ngers hands, arms, and shoulders
may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and pain in these areas.
Repetitive hand/wrist movement can put you at high risk for developing a
Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), such as Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome occurs when swelling in the wrist puts pressure on a nerve,
resulting in severe pain.
To protect yourself from these conditions, take the following precautions:
• Avoid using your wrist in a bent or
twisted position. Try to maintain a
straight wrist position.
• Avoid using your thumb and index
nger to grip things - use your whole
hand.
• Take regular rest breaks.
• Exercise and stretch to strengthen
muscles and maintain circulation.
• Keep exposure to vibration at a minimum.
• Reduce the speed and force of repetitive movements.
• If you experience tingling, numbness, or pain in the ngers, hands, wrists, or
arms, stop using the unit immediately, and contact a doctor. Early diagnosis
of RSI can help prevent permanent nerve and muscle damage.
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OPERATOR SAFETY