Atlanta Social Security Disability Law Blog

Being injured on the job is something that workers hope they never experience. No matter what industry you are in, you are at risk of being injured. This can come from an accident, but it is also possible that you will suffer one due to repetitive motion.

There are many types of incidents and injuries that can occur. Knowing some of the more common ones can help employers and employees to improve safety.

• Overexertion injuries: Trying to do your best at work is a good thing, but don't push yourself too hard. Activities like carrying, pushing, pulling and lifting can lead to injuries that are painful and costly.
• Slipping or tripping: Workplaces often have items on the floors and sometimes have wet floors. Workers who are exposed to these can suffer injuries if they slip or trip, even if they don't fall. Some injuries can come from attempting not to hit the ground.
• Falling objects or from heights: Working at heights above the ground or having items up there can lead to accidents. Workers need to have fall arrest devices and all objects placed above the ground should be secured to prevent incidents.
• Moving machines: Some businesses, such as factories, have moving equipment all around. Making sure the employees are trained on using these and that safe practices are in place can help to stop some injuries, such as workers being crushed by machines or being entangled.
• Workplace violence: It isn't easy to foresee workplace violence, but there must be a practice in place for monitoring suspicious activity and reporting it. A plan must also be set for what happens if there is an incident of this nature.
• Repetitive motion injuries: Workplace ergonomics are essential safety tools. This includes using movements and tools that help you to avoid muscle strain and odd body mechanics. These injuries are troublesome because the symptoms don't come on all at once. Instead, the start as nuisances and progressively get worse.

All workers need proper training and tools to work safely. Many jobs include the duty to unload semitrucks. This is even the case for some retail jobs. It is imperative that these workers understand how to safely do this job. Part of their safety depends on the shipping company's ability to load and secure the cargo properly.

Loads that aren't balanced and properly secured may shift during the unloading process. This can crush workers, lead to them being struck by items and cause them to suffer serious injuries. When workers, employers and shipping companies work together, reducing the number of incidents should be possible.

Hospitals should be safe places that can help people to heal after injuries or illnesses. Unfortunately, workers in these facilities are often at risk of suffering from the exact things that the patients are being treated for.

While it is true that hospitals have taken steps to make this work environment safer, there is still a long way to go. Here are some points that you might find interesting about the safety of hospital employees:

Heat-related injuries can occur in a variety of job conditions. It is imperative for anyone who works outdoors or in hot conditions to be aware of what can happen when the body overheats. These are preventable issues by providing workers with a way to cool off.

It is easy to assume that individuals inflicted with a heat-related injury will know that they need to cool off. In some cases, this isn't the way that it happens. Instead, overheated folks will assume that they are fine, but they will begin to act in an abnormal manner. Here are some important points to know about heatstroke and other heat-related conditions: