In electrical burns hands are the most common contact sites. Moist, dirty, or greasy hands lower resistance to electrical current. Workers in an electrical setting should never wear rings and watches. The jewelry can potentate the entry and exit of electrical contact. Jewelry can also become a tourniquet when the swelling often seen in burns occurs.
Electrical burns require immediate care and evaluation in a burn center.
Frostbite occurs from prolonged contact with the environment, coolants, refrigeration equipment, or the improper use of ice packs. Treatment consists of warming the frostbitten area until reaching the emergency room. Job Rotation-Jobs that requires constant use of your hands should be rotated among workers. This approach helps reduce the strain on hands, wrists and elbows. Different motions reduce the stress and boredom associated with repetitive motion.