While you may not associate work with danger, a worker gets injured on the job every seven seconds. Fortunately, most common workplace injuries are preventable. Here are the three most common workplace injuries and how you can avoid them.
#1: Overexertion
Overexerting the body makes up more than a third of all work-related injuries. Excessive lifting, sitting for prolonged periods, and extreme temperatures can cause overexertion. To avoid an injury, consider the following tips:
- Take breaks to move your body every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Use a footrest and adjust the height of computer to promote better posture when working at a desk.
- Limit repetitive motions.
- Lift from the legs when moving heavy objects.