Five Common Workplace Injuries

Safety training is always beneficial to every worker in every job situation. Here are some common workplace injuries to be aware of, so that you can prevent them from occurring.

1. SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
-Accounts for almost 1/3 of all workplace accidents
Due to:
-wet floor
-obstruction
-damaged flooring

2. BACK INJURIES
Due to manual handling:
-lifting
-lowering
-pushing
-pulling
-carrying
-moving

3. FALLING FROM OR STRUCK BY VEHICLES
-Vehicles can range from a car or truck to a utility cart to a forklift
Common accidents:
-Hit by object falling off vehicle
-Hit by vehicle
-Vehicles overturning due to overloading
-Falling off of a vehicle

4. ELECTRIC SHOCK
-Potentially fatal
-Minor to severe burns possible

5. OTHER POTENTIAL CAUSES
-Hazardous chemicals
-Fire and water
-Machinery

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