Hand injuries are common on board but they can become serious very quickly if the response is not calm, coordinated and medically sound. This briefing card gives crews and vessel leaders a practical guide to managing a significant hand injury, with clear prompts on first aid priorities, communications, casualty handling, monitoring, Medevac decisions and post-incident support. Read it with your crew, use it to strengthen drills and onboard preparedness.
Remember, you always have the right to put your own safety and the safety of others first.
If it looks unsafe, stop. Small actions can prevent great harm.
If you have concerns or want to share lessons learned you can do that confidentially through CHIRP, so others can benefit too.