Patent Pending
Designed and assembled in Australia
Hinge & latch-free
design allows
hammers to be
handled and
stored as
normal
Durable
construction
Crafted from durable material and built to last
Oil, chemical, UV resistant
Effective safety control
Isolates free movement of the hammer bit while manual handling & storing
Easy to use
Powerful neodymium magnets snap the HammerGuard into position
Recessed grips allows fast, safe installation and removal
Safety drives productivity
2023 has been a particularly bad year for hand injuries according to Resources Health and Safety Queensland. Where DTH hammers are involved, hand and finger injuries commonly results in amputation of fingers.
The exposed crush hazard at the bit would be considered a high potential hazard (HPH) on most work sites in Australia. The majority of rigs, currently only manage this with soft controls i.e. the instruction to use a tagline. History shows, this is not working, and it’s not an adequate control.
The HammerGuard physically isolates that potential crush hazard. The patented design is simple and durable, very easy to use, and is an extremely cost-effective solution to a very serious injury all too common to the industry. By implementing this device as a non-negotiable, like wheel chocks are to vehicle, you can eliminate this HPH and improve hand safety on your sites.
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Resources Safety and Health Queensland is urging coal mines to be more hands on when it comes to preventing one of the mining industry's most common serious accidents.
Coal Inspectorate | Bulletin | No.216 V 1 | 26 October 2023
Serious finger accidents at Queensland coal mines
Findings
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28 of 55 reported serious accidents year to date involve finger injuries. Additionally, a further 20 high potential finger injuries have been reported.
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The serious finger accidents reported resulted in injuries including amputations, severed tendons, de-gloving, crushing and severe lacerations.
Recommendations to SSE's
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provide suitable tooling to eliminate the need for hands to be in any pinch points or crush zones.
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Identify tasks where hands are involved and alternate methods that eliminate or reduce the need for hands to be in pinch/crush points.
