Examination of the Prevention of Severe Hand Trauma Injury Cases due to Occupational Accidents – An Expert Opinion Gathering Meeting –

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  • ZENKE Yukichi
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
  • KAJIKI Shigeyuki
    Department of Occupational Health Practice and Management Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
  • YOSHIKAWA Toru
    International Center for Research Promotion and Information, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan
  • NAKAO Toyoki
    Tokyo Occupational Safety & Health Center, Japan
  • YOSHIKAWA Etsuko
    Department of Nursing, Tokyo Ariakemedical University, Japan
  • SHOJI Takurou
    Department of Occupational and Environmental Management, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
  • FUKUMOTO Keizo
    Saitama Seikeikai Hospital, Saitama Hand Surgery institute, Japan
  • SAKAI Akinori
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

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  • 労働災害による難治性手外科関連外傷症例の発生予防に関する検討 －Expert Opinion Gathering Meetingの開催について－
  • ロウドウ サイガイ ニ ヨル ナンチセイシュ ゲカ カンレン ガイショウ ショウレイ ノ ハッセイ ヨボウ ニ カンスル ケントウ : Expert Opinion Gathering Meeting ノ カイサイ ニ ツイテ

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Abstract

We gathered seven specialists from various fields who are interested in worker injury prevention programs, based on cases of patients who had suffered refractory injuries requiring hand surgery because of industrial accidents. The patients were asked to write their thoughts and ideas on the theme, “Measures that must be implemented to prevent arm injuries.” The content obtained was classified into different categories, using the KJ method, and was scripted to sort out the items. As a result, the following eleven points were identified as measures to prevent serious hand surgery-related injuries: 1. Purchase safe machinery, 2. Create a list of machines that require caution, 3. Enclose a machine’s various rotating parts, 4. Carry out periodic maintenance work on the machines, 5. Indicate dangerous areas by putting up signs that attract attention, 6. Illuminate the rotating parts more brightly and avoid placing objects around them, 7. Systematically carry out safety education that creates a strong impact, 8. Encourage workers to look after their own health, 9. Announce policies on health and safety, 10. Re-examine the operational procedures, and 11. Be prepared in case an accident occurs. A perspective based on the results of this research is deemed important in creating a workplace improvement manual in the future.

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  • Journal of UOEH

    Journal of UOEH 37 (4), 313-318, 2015

    The University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

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