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Your Guide to Understanding and Handling Workplace Injuries.

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Your Guide to Understanding and Handling Workplace Injuries.

 

Every workplace has a responsibility to uphold ethical standards and foster a safe environment for its employees. However, certain organizations fail to do so, which can lead to costly workplace injuries or even fatalities among staff. A workplace injury (also known as a work injury or an occupational injury) is any type of injury or illness that a person experiences in direct relation to their occupational requirements. As an employee, it’s important to understand workplace injuries so that you know what to look out for and what to do in the event that you experience one yourself. Below is your comprehensive guide to understanding work injuries.

 

 



 

 

What Are Some of the Most Common Types of Workplace Injuries?

There are a variety of workplace injuries an employee could sustain, ranging from mild to quite severe. According to a 2019 report, some of the most common non-fatal workplace injuries experienced in the United States include:

  • Strains, sprains, and tears – roughly 35 injuries for every 10,000 full-time employees
  • Soreness and/or muscle pain – roughly 18 injuries for every 10,000 full-time employees
  • Cuts, punctures, and lacerations – roughly nine injuries for every 10,000 full-time employees
  • Bruises and contusions – roughly nine injuries for every 10,000 full-time employees
  • Fractures – roughly eight injuries for every 10,000 full-time employees.

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