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Accidents can happen anywhere and at any
time. Many workplace accidents and injuries can be prevented if
workers know the causes of accidents and they are taught how to
protect themselves to avoid injury. Although no one wants to get
hurt at work, there are four major causes for injuries on the job.
1) Back
injuries
The number one cause of on-the-job injuries is physical
overload. These injuries are cause by lifting (too heavy a load or
lifting improperly), straining, overreaching, bending, and twisting.
To protect your back against injury, learn and use proper lifting
techniques, never bend or twist while lifting or carrying, and
whenever possible, use a mechanical aid or get help with the load
from another worker.
2)
Hitting or striking against
The second most common cause of worker injury is being hit by
or hitting against an object. The best way to protect against these
accidents is to be alert to the potential hazards and to use
appropriate protective equipment (hard hats, eye protection,
gloves). Be aware of your body and the space around you. Give
yourself enough clearance when passing by or ducking under equipment
or going through a passageway.
3)
Falls
To avoid injuries from falls, be sure that your footing is
firm and wear slip-resistant soled shoes. Watch where you're
walking. Don't walk backward to direct equipment or leap from one
level to another. Make sure you can see over the load you carry and
that walkways are well-lighted and clear of obstacles. Clean up
spills or grease spots and use handrails when walking on stairs.
4)
Machine Accidents
The fourth major cause of on-the-job injury is
machine-related accidents, that is, getting caught by moving machine
parts. When working around any moving equipment (a machine that
rotates, slides, or presses) always use safety shields, guards, and
lock-out procedures. Only work on a machine that you have been
trained to use. Never wear
jewelry or loose-fitting clothing that
could get caught in the moving equipment.
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Be alert to the hazards you face on
your job and learn what you should do to protect yourself against
accidents and injuries and follow your company's established safety
guidelines.
The above evaluations
and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not
be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely
on the information provided to us and relate only to those
conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty,
expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or
that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards. |
