We need to reverse the hand injury trend


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I REFER to the news report “Workplace hand injuries on the rise” published in The Star on April 21 (online at bit.ly/3YixIVy).

The Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) has reported a worrying rising trend of workplace hand injuries, particularly those involving fingers.

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