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INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS

High Rate Of Cuts. Bruises

A high rate of industrial accidents causing lacerations, abrasions. bruises and crushes was a feature of accidents treated in casualty centres in Christchurch, said the district superintendent of the Department of Labour (Mr C. P. Collins).

During March. 65.5 per cent, of all accidents treated involved injuries of this nature, and during the last 12 months accidents which gave rise to this class of injuries averaged 68.1 per cent, of the total of accidents treated.

Finger and hand injuries accounted for 41 per cent, of the total eye injuries for 20 per cent, and arm injuries for, 15 per cent. The prevalence of these injuries is high, Mr Collins said. Injuries from flying particles, which claim the next highest rate, were only 1975 per cent of the total. Correct methods of using hand tools, the Use and proper adjustment of machine guards, wearing protective gloves and clothing and wearing of eye shields and safety spectacles, were wellknown means of avoiding many of the injuries suffered. Mr Collins said.

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https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19610505.2.67

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Press, Volume C, Issue 29505, 5 May 1961, Page 9

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INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS Press, Volume C, Issue 29505, 5 May 1961, Page 9

INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS Press, Volume C, Issue 29505, 5 May 1961, Page 9

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