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A List of the Most Common Workplace Place Injuries

Workplace Injuries

September 18 2019 - Does your business manage several employees? If so, it's necessary to start considering and planning for potential accidents.

The most common workplace injuries often result in significant losses. As an employer, you're likely liable for the financial fallout. Keep reading to get all the details on what accidents you need to watch out for on the job.

1. Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents have a bad rep thanks to the media. Victims are often seen as exploiting the system, but this myth is far from the truth. Slip and fall accidents can lead to significant injuries like:

  • Broken bones
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Knee damage
  • Muscle strains and sprains
  • Cuts and bruises
  • Spine and nerve damage

This type of accident is the leading cause of work-related claims. About 60% of them happen in the service, retail, and wholesale industries. Falls from a height are more dangerous, but even ground-level slips can be serious.

2. Muscle Strains or Repetitive Injuries

How often do you repeat the same task at work?

When your employees do, they're more prone to getting a repetitive strain injury. Muscle strains can happen due to poor posture or overexertion. But, they also occur when your muscles have repeated the same task daily for months or years.

As an employer, you can prevent this by delegating tasks and encouraging safe lifting.

3. Getting Struck by an Object

Does your office have shelves? Are there objects overhead that could pose a risk to employees? It's not a threat you'd think of right away, but hundreds get injured by falling objects each day.

You need to ensure that your office is safe by securing overhead items. If the area is dangerous, then always use proper headgear. Otherwise, a falling object could result in a life-threatening brain injury.

4. Collisions

Do your employees drive or operate equipment? If so, then crashes or collisions could occur. If they do, then the damage can be extensive.

When your employee gets injured, they need medical care. Consider recommending services like Injured Call Today Doctors, who specialize in workers comp.

5. Exposure to Toxic Fumes or Noise

Another significant concern you need to be aware of is toxic chemicals and noise. Excess noise pollution can result in a loss of hearing. Chemicals can cause a host of health issues including a fatality.

If your employees are at risk for exposure, then never cut corners with safety measures. Reinforce the importance of safety equipment. You'll also need to keep up with maintaining safety devices.

Most Common Workplace Injuries: Are Your Employees Covered?

The most common workplace injuries occur more often than you'd think. When they do, most employees will opt for worker's compensation benefits. This vital coverage should be one of the first things a business obtains.

Managing injured workers is crucial for HR, but it's only one of the duties you need to get good at. Are you looking for even more tips and information? Head over to our main blog page for our latest content.

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