Workplace injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including slips and falls, overexertion, repetitive motion, machinery accidents, exposure to harmful substances, and workplace violence. To prevent these incidents, it's essential to enroll in safety training programs that teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to stay safe on the job. https://hazwoper-osha.com/blog-post/the-fundamentals-of-workplace-injuries-an-essential-read

1. The 6 Main
Causes of
Workplace
Injuries

2. Excessive
Exertion
These injuries occur when a person applies too much
force while handling or carrying objects. These
injuries may be caused by lifting or carrying heavy
loads, repetitive motions, discomfiting postures, and
inadequate rest breaks.

3. Hit by an Object
Such injuries occur when workers
are struck by moving vehicles or
tools; or when they collide with
immovable heavy equipment, as
well as working in areas where
objects may fall from a higher level
(for example, scaffolding).

4. Falls, Slips, & Trips
It is not necessary that a
person only gets injured when
falling from an elevated
surface, such as a ladder or
scaffold. Workplace injuries
also occur by slipping or falling
on the same level due to a
wet floor, uneven walking
path, or an area with
insufficient lighting.

5. Non-Roadside
Incidents
Accidents may occur outside of the traditional roadway
system, such as at a construction site, an industrial facility,
or private property. These incidents are not only caused by
vehicles, but also other heavy equipment, driver or
operator error, malfunctioning of machinery, hazardous
conditions, unsuitable weather conditions, and non-
compliance with safety regulations or law enforcement.

6. Roadside Accidents
Roadway accidents occur on public roads, such
as highways, streets, and intersections; and can
involve cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and
pedestrians. Distracted, impaired, or reckless
driving, unsatisfactory road conditions, traffic
congestion, and mechanical failure are
common causes of such incidents. Workers
involved in transportation jobs are most often
exposed to such hazards. However, any person,
working in any job in any industry is at risk
because roads are used to travel to the
workplace and back.
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7. Caught in, or Compressed by an Object or
Equipment
Examples of injuries
Crush Injuries -
When a body part
is caught
between two
heavy objects,
such as a person's
hand being
caught in a
machine.
Amputations -
When a body part
is chopped off by
machinery or
equipment.
Fractures - When
a bone is broken
because of the
force of
equipment or
objects within
which a link is
stuck.
Lacerations -
When a person's
skin is cut by
equipment, tools,
or objects.

8. How to
Reduce
Workplace
Injuries?

9. Safety Training
One tried and tested method to reduce
workplace injuries and accidents is to
provide workers with mandated online
training and on-the-job training.
OSHA specifies training for employees
to understand hazards when exposed
to various job roles and tasks. These
range from 2-hour safety training
courses to 40-hour courses.

10. Enroll in Safety
Training Today!
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