Top Causes of Workplace Injuries
- Posted on: Oct 15 2014
Most people in Brooklyn and the greater New York City area encounter dangers each weekday just during the morning commute- they drive a car to work, walk across the street to catch the bus or ride bikes among cars and other vehicles- but there are many hazards present in other aspects of our everyday lives that workers might not have ever even thought about. Everything from the physical danger of slippery floors to the anxiety that stress causes has the power to injure employees of a business if they don’t take proper precaution, and many times, even if they do.
Office workers, truck drivers and chefs alike should always be alert and aware, but accidents and long-term injuries can still happen. These injuries may put you out of work, cause insurance premiums to increase or can even end in a fatality.
Dr. Jeff Mollins, D.C. offers comprehensive care and treatment to individuals who have been hurt while fulfilling the responsibilities their job requires. Workers in Brooklyn, New York and beyond can rest assured that their case will be documented in full accordance with New York Workers Compensation procedure when they visit the office of Dr. Mollins, who is certified by the State of New York to provide both treatment and peer review for injured workers by the NYS Workers Compensation Board.
There are certain events and issues that cause workplace injuries more often than others. Below are the top four ways in which employees are injured in the workplace or due to work-related duties.
Slips, Trips and Falls
Floors that haven’t been mopped completely dry, spilled liquids in the office kitchen and cables, wires or furniture placed in the path employee talk to the restroom or elsewhere are just some of the things that cause individuals to become injured at their place of work in the scope of their responsibilities.
Lifting
Individuals whose job description doesn’t require lifting should take special precaution when they are lifting a heavy box or other object. Workers compensation claims are fulfilled only when an employee is fulfilling duties required by their job- not necessarily things they just decide to do on their own. If it’s your job to lift heavy objects, make send to lift items properly by bending at the knees and using your legs.
Repetitive Motion
Risk of injury is still present for those workers who are required to spend most of their day at a computer- though these injuries often develop gradually, but can limit productivity, severely impact quality of life and cause immense and constant pain. Repetitive motion injuries, also known as repetitive strain injuries (RSI), such as carpal tunnel, affect the muscles, tendons and other soft issue- RSI encompass a wide range of painful conditions.
Hazardous Materials
There are thousands of workers in the Brooklyn area whose jobs require them to come into contact with hazardous materials on an everyday basis. For that reason, protective eyewear, gloves and clothing are required for these individuals. Despite the protective gear, there can be slipups, or employees may not have been trained in how to use the gear correctly, which can result in accidents that cause everything from chemical burns, respiratory diseases and a variety of other workplace injuries.
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