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Common Workplace Accidents

COMMON WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM 1 Overexertion Injuries This includes injuries related to pulling, lifting, pushing, holding, carrying and throwing at work. Overexertion has not only consistently been the most common workplace injury, but has also been the most expensive. According to the 2008 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, overexertion incidents cost $3.4 million annually. ertime pay Try increasing your staff. While employees may like the not want to train new employees, it definitely beats filling out the paperwork when an injury occurs. you may 2 Slipping/Tripping Employees commonly fall due to wet, slippery floors, tripping over an obstruction, or the unfortu- nate combination of both. Keep rigid safety guidelines to ensure spills are cleaned up im- mediately and that the floor is always clear of debris. Caution signs and safety cones are rarely as effective as completely clos- ing off an unsafe area. CAUTION Falling from Heights These types of accidents can be These falls occur when an employee is working in an elevated area such as a roof, stairwell, or ladder. reduced through the use of They are often caused by a slip and fall or faulty equipment. proper personal protection gear, extensive training, and employ- ee caution. 4 Falling Object Injuries Objects that fall from shelves or dropped by another person can cause very seri- ous injuries. Head injuries are a common result of this type of accident. Employee diligence and a strong employer focus on keeping the work environ- ment free from hazards are key to prevention of this type of accident. Of course, proper personal protection gear, such as a hard hat, can be instrumental in keeping the employee safe. Meet OSHA Requirements oof Employee diligence and a strong employer focus on keeping the work environment free from hazards are key to prevention of this type of accident. Of course, proper personal protection gear, such as a hard hat, can be instrumental in keeping the employee safe. You can't be everywhere at once, so a good safety management system is important. It should be able to do the following: - Identify, correct and report on leading indicators - Access training certificates and run retraining reports - Instantly allow workers to identify hazards and respond with corrective actions This is just a small bit of what you'll need to run a safe OSHA compliant operation. LEARN MORE AT www.ecompliance.com brought to you in part by sources http://arbill1.web11.hubspot.com/ GeCompliance http://www.bls.gov/ https://www.osha.gov www.ecompliance.com

Common Workplace Accidents

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This infographic provides facts and statistics about the most common workplace accidents and tips on how to avoid them.

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