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SA-357: Cuts and Lacerations

Jun 1, 2026
SA 357 - Cuts and Lacerations

The alert highlights a recurring increase in cuts and lacerations, caused by poor tool control, contact with sharp edges, line of fire exposures and PPE non compliance. It reinforces that most injuries are preventable through correct tool handling, effective use of cut resistant PPE, proper line of fire awareness and strengthened supervision and competency controls.

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