Offices may not seem like particularly dangerous work environments, but the statistics show that a significant number of serious injuries occur in offices throughout the United States every year. With that in mind, here are some of the top causes and how employers can prevent them. Slipping, Tripping and Falling One of the most common injuries in office environments happens when a person loses their balance and falls to the ground. Injury can occur due to the impact with the floor or any of a number of objects along the way, including desks and cabinets. Most falls can be prevented with simple protocol: Keep all pathways clear, close drawers after use, mark wet floors, repair ripped carpeting and so forth. Back Injuries Statistically, back injuries are the most common workplace injury in the United States. In an office, a box of printer paper alone provides the potential for a significant back injury. These injuries generally occur because the person was unprepared and unaware. Prepar
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:57:32 +0000
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