[A traveling exhibit: "Protecting the hands at work"]

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Public Health Communication
• Preventive Medicine

Background:

• Information dissemination is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
• Exhibitions offer a visual platform for public health education.
• The Claude Verdan foundation initiated this exhibition on workplace prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To raise awareness and promote prevention in the work environment.
• To contextualize hand health within occupational safety.
• To underscore the hand's significance as a work tool and the extent of hand injuries.

Main Methods:

• A transportable exhibition utilizing posters, slides, and video.
• Presentation of historical prevention aspects and relevant Swiss institutions.
• Inclusion of epidemiological data on hand injuries from the Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund (CNA) files.

Main Results:

• The exhibition covers the history of workplace prevention and epidemiology of hand injuries.
• It details various prevention methods and highlights data collection challenges.
• The visual and transportable nature facilitates widespread use in workplaces.

Conclusions:

• Exhibitions serve as a vital tool for informing the public about occupational health and safety.
• Effective prevention requires accessible information and continuous efforts.
• Addressing data gaps, particularly for non-affiliated workers, is essential for comprehensive prevention.