Friday, August 01, 2025
Keep Your Grip: Preventing Hand Injuries in Construction
Did you know that over 1 million workers are treated in an emergency room for hand injuries each year? According to the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), fingers and hands are the most injured body parts among construction workers, accounting for 1/3 of all emergency room visits (yikes!) Not only can an occupational injury cause initial pain, it may also require weeks or months of rehabilitation. Throughout the day, your hands come in contact with a multitude of hazards, including