{"id":2293,"date":"2017-07-31T14:12:16","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T14:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radianthealth.us\/2017\/07\/31\/avoid-these-common-workplace-injuries\/"},"modified":"2017-07-31T14:12:17","modified_gmt":"2017-07-31T14:12:17","slug":"avoid-these-common-workplace-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radianthealth.us\/es\/2017\/07\/31\/avoid-these-common-workplace-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid These Common Workplace Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"More and more people these days are working in office environments, and you might think that the worst potential injury you\u2019d have to face in that setting would be a papercut or a poke from an errant staple. You\u2019d be surprised what else could actually happen.<\/p>\n

According to the most recent statistics we have, about twelve people a day die in on-the-job accidents, with more than three thousand nonfatal on-the-job accidents occurring daily. Even if you\u2019re careful, sooner or later, this could catch up with you.<\/p>\n

The \u201cbig three\u201d workplace injuries are as follows:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Overexertion\/overextension
\n\u2022 Slips and falls
\n\u2022 Contact with other equipment<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ll offer some quick tips on how to avoid all three so as to minimize your risk!<\/p>\n

Overextension or Overexertion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here, the biggest issue is improper bending and lifting. Preventing these types of injuries comes down to mindfulness, and taking the time to bend and lift properly. If you\u2019re lifting something heavy, don\u2019t just bend over and pick it up, but stoop, and let your legs bear most of the burden. Most people already know this, but it\u2019s a thing so easily forgotten when you\u2019re in the middle of the work day and just looking to get things done.<\/p>\n

Slips and Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one comes down to paying attention and being aware of your surroundings. It may seem silly to think about walking and where you\u2019re stepping. After all, you\u2019ve been walking for decades. If there\u2019s one thing you\u2019ve mastered by now, that\u2019s probably it, right?<\/p>\n

Even so, you\u2019d be surprised, and it only takes one second of inattention for you to wind up on your butt or face plant into something, both of which embarrassing and painful!<\/p>\n

Contact With\u2026.Stuff<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a big category that can encompass just about anything. If you\u2019ve ever burned your hand on the coffee pot, or by reaching into a printer to clear a jam, then you\u2019ve encountered this kind of injury before. While many are minor, depending on the type of equipment you\u2019re working with, some can cause serious injury or even be fatal.<\/p>\n

Avoiding these kinds of injuries comes down to always wearing the proper protective gear, not sticking your fingers (or other body parts) into anything that you don\u2019t have a clean line of sight into, and making sure any equipment you\u2019re working on is powered down before you get too deeply into it.<\/p>\n

If the worst happens, and you do suffer an injury, don\u2019t ignore it! It\u2019s always better to be safe and have the injury checked out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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