Hand injuries are the second most commonly observed workplace hazard. According to the research conducted by the American Society of Safety in 2015 that involved a survey with 400 professionals, two out of five workplace injuries are hand injuries resulting from cuts and abrasions. Hand injuries can be costly for industries, as they cause loss of man hours as well as employee compensation if the company provides insurance facility.

Therefore, it is necessary to understand certain basics related to hand injuries. Most of the injuries happen in oil, gas, construction, and manufacturing industries. It is possible to prevent injuries that can be sustained at home and in the workplace. 

Heat sealers are machines that are used for mending both the sides of packaging film together so that it forms an air tight seal. The heat sealers use heat to melt and mend materials together to form a seal. However, it is necessary to understand what materials can be used with the heat sealers. Also, you need to determine the thickness of the packaging film to be used with specific type of sealers.

Common Materials

Many products are sealed using a heat sealer. Most of the flexible materials are measured in mils. Materials that are 1-3 mils thick are considered standard. Materials ranging from 4-8 mils of thickness are medium to heavy. The thicker materials need more heat

The modern customer is very demanding, and manufacturers have a tough time keeping up with their expectations. Always catering to the society in a responsible manner, the packaging world also has innovated creative ways to stay ahead of the trend. Consumers are more concerned about health and therefore prefer packed fruits and vegetables, additive-free products and dietary supplements that have led a growth in demand for flexible packaging types.

Modern packaging isn't just a container to occupy a product, protecting it from external attacks and ensuring delivery of a damage-free product to the end user. 

It covers several other factors such as: