| There are many different types of accidents that | | | | some people do not follow this technique, and this |
| can occur in the workplace. Although some work | | | | might be the reason why they get injured. |
| accidents will not result in any personal injuries, | | | | Companies should teach this technique to the |
| unfortunately many do result in injuries. It is | | | | staff and make sure that everyone is following it, |
| therefore very important for employers to take | | | | and as much as possible, mechanical lifting aids |
| the proper steps and precautions to help minimise | | | | should be provided in the workplace to lessen the |
| the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace. | | | | occurrence of accidents. If a worker is injured |
| Below are some of the common types of | | | | due to a lack of lifting training, or not being |
| workplace accidents: | | | | provided with the appropriate lifting equipment, |
| Trips and Slips | | | | they may have a potential claim for work |
| Slips, trips and falls at work are some of the | | | | accident compensation. |
| most frequent types of accidents that happen in | | | | Fall from Heights |
| the workplace. Common causes of slips at work | | | | Falls usually happen in the workplace while on a |
| are slippery floors due to spillages not being | | | | ladder or on a lift. Sometimes, the fault is in the |
| cleaned up properly, or leaks from machinery. | | | | equipment which may not be functioning properly. |
| Many trips are also caused in the workplace due | | | | Hence, it is quite important for companies to |
| to workers having stepped on something that is | | | | check if the equipment they are using is still |
| either damaged or simply should not be where it | | | | working properly. The outcome of accidents that |
| is, subsequently making the person fall. To avoid | | | | are caused by falling from heights may not be |
| accidents such as slips and trips, each company | | | | minor. Some have even died from such accidents. |
| should pay attention to every area in the | | | | Therefore, have your workplace equipment |
| workplace where accidents might take place. | | | | examined on a regular basis to ensure that it is |
| They should ensure that surfaces do not contain | | | | safe to use. |
| holes, as well as tripping hazards. Hazardous areas | | | | Hit by an Object |
| should have highlighted signs so that everyone will | | | | This type of workplace injury is more common |
| take necessary precautions when they come in | | | | inside warehouses and other areas where there |
| contact with the particular area. They should also | | | | are tall piles or overhead storages. Most |
| be kept clean and if there will be spillages; they | | | | employees get hit by object falling from those. |
| should be cleared right away. The company should | | | | Companies should make sure that every pile and |
| also install correct lighting in dark areas to prevent | | | | overhead storage is properly arranged. Machinery |
| poor lighting causing accidents such as trips and | | | | operators who are carrying piles must also be |
| slips. | | | | well-trained. The machineries should also be |
| Lifting Accidents | | | | checked regularly and ensured of safety. Areas |
| The correct lifting technique is being taught in | | | | where overhead storages are being held should |
| most workplaces, if not all. Your back should be | | | | be restricted and the correct personal protective |
| straight and make sure also that you bend your | | | | equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, should be |
| knees when you are lifting something. However, | | | | worn at all times. |