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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Top 10 Common Workplace Injuries and Ways to Prevent Them
An article on the web site of the Health Diet Institute gives the top ten categories for workplace accidents. Written by Joanne Aika Castillo, the article opens by stating:
"Workplace injuries happen all the time. The most susceptible employees who experience workplace injuries are those working in more dangerous areas such as construction sites and factories. However the most common types of injuries which have greatly affected both employees and employers are those that we don't necessarily think as dangerous but are nevertheless detrimental to the health and safety of workers."
You can read the top ten list here.
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"Workplace injuries happen all the time. The most susceptible employees who experience workplace injuries are those working in more dangerous areas such as construction sites and factories. However the most common types of injuries which have greatly affected both employees and employers are those that we don't necessarily think as dangerous but are nevertheless detrimental to the health and safety of workers."
You can read the top ten list here.
Related Past Posts:
Company Cited For Poor Hazard Communication
Employee Complaint Results in $62,000 Fine
Revised OSHA Field Operations Manual
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