The Most Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

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The Most Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

All workplaces should have safety protocols and best practices in place. However, safety can often fall by the wayside in a busy environment. Workplace injuries can be costly for business owners and troubling or even traumatic for employees. To prevent them from happening in the first place, read up on the most common causes of work-related accidents.

Slips, Trips, and Falls

Often called same-level falls, slips and trips are some of the most common causes of workplace injury. Whether it’s an open drawer or a wet floor that causes falls, many of these injuries are avoidable if you watch your step and keep clutter off the floor.

Overexertion

Does your job require you to lift, pull, or otherwise move heavy objects regularly? Exertion-related injuries (like throwing out your back) are common in industries that require this kind of manual labor. Excess strain is avoidable with proper ergonomic equipment and adequate safety training surrounding these labor-intensive tasks.

Falling Objects

Falling objects or machinery striking the head is one of the leading causes of construction industry deaths. When heavy and dangerous objects sit at great heights, the employer is responsible for implementing safety protocols and providing employees with protective gear.

Good To Know

Have you sustained an injury from a falling object at work because your employer refused to provide a safe working environment? You may have the option to sue your employer for personal injury instead of collecting worker’s compensation.

Hazardous Exposure

If the nature of your job exposes you to hazardous chemicals or other unsafe materials, your employer should provide you with adequate protective equipment to do your job safely. Handling corrosive chemicals without gloves on, using heavy machinery without eye protection, or interacting with sick patients without a mask can be bad for your health in the long run. Wear the PPE required by your job, and remind your colleagues to do the same.

No matter which industry you’re in, you’ll do well to familiarize yourself with the most common causes of work-related injuries based on the risks you encounter. Prioritize your well-being at work, and if your employer asks you to do anything unsafe, don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself.

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