Injuries in a workplace environment are very common no
matter what the job is. They can affect the employee’s physical and mental
health or cause a major or temporary disability. Therefore, it’s important to
be cautious of your surroundings or any physical task you need to do. If you
are the manager or owner of a business, it’s also important to keep the work
environment safe for your employees. Below is a list of the 10 most common
workplace injuries that you should be aware of.
1.
Overexertion – This includes injuries related to pulling, lifting,
pushing, holding, carrying, and throwing activities at work. Overexertion has
consistently been a number one workplace injury among surveys and statistics.
2.
Slipping/Tripping – Slipping on wet floors or tripping
over a foreign object/uneven surface can cause muscle injuries, body trauma and
a variety of other medical issues.
3.
Falling From Heights – This happens from
elevated areas such as roofs, ladders, and staircases. It may be caused by slip
and fall incidents and/or due to faulty equipment.
4.
Reaction Injuries – This type of injury is
caused by slipping and tripping without falling and can cause muscle injuries,
body trauma, and a variety of other medical issues.
5.
Struck by Object – Objects that fall from
shelves or are dropped by another person can cause serious injuries. The most
common injury from a fallen object is a head injury.
6.
Struck Against an Object – This happens when a
person accidentally runs into concrete objects such as walls, doors, cabinets,
glass windows, tables, chairs, etc. Head, knee, neck, and foot injuries are
common results of this action.
7.
Vehicle Accidents – Employees who drive for
business purposes are often involved in car accidents that may lead to serious
injuries or even be fatal.
8.
Machine Entanglement – Machine entanglement
injuries typically occur in a factory where heavy equipment and machinery are
used. Loose clothing, shoes, jewelry, fingers, and unbound hair may become
caught in machinery.
9.
Repetitive Motion – This type of workplace
injury is one of the less obvious but definitely harmful injuries in the long
run. Repetitive motions such as typing and excessive use of the computer can
strain muscles and tendons causing back pain, vision problems, and carpal
tunnel syndrome.
10. Assaults
and Violent Acts – Attacks caused by office politics and other arguments have
led to physical injuries.
You should always be very mindful of all equipment and
furniture. When handling dangerous equipment, read the warning signs and use caution.
Manuals on the proper use of work tools should be regularly updated and
enforced to employees. Preventing work injuries is a two-way street for
employers and employees.
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