What’s At Stake

SHARP FORCE INJURIES Injuries produced by pointed objects or objects with sharp edges are referred to as "sharp force injuries." Sharp force injuries are characterized by a relatively well-defined traumatic separation of tissues, occurring when a sharp-edged or pointed object comes into contact with the skin and underlying tissues. Three specific subtypes of sharp force injuries exist, as follows: stab wounds, incised wounds, and chop wounds.

What’s the Danger

COMMON CAUSES OF SHARP/CUTTING TOOLS Improper handling of sharp/cutting tools is one of the leading causes of injuries from these tools. Taking shortcuts and being in a rush are often the cause of […]