Common Causes of Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents can have a negative impact on your business, like, reduced

productivity, loss in workforce and dampening of morale of other workers.

In the event of a workplace accident, the company has to pay compensation and

record in the accident log for insurance purposes. It is every employer’s

responsibility to take care of their employees, whereas, it is also the prime

responsibility of every employee to read the work safety regulation and work-

related protocols.

Workplace accidents depend on a number of factors. Following are the common

causes of workplace accidents.

Over-exertion

Over-exertion results due to excessive physical effort in the process of carrying,

lifting, pulling and pushing goods. It also results due to excessive effort whilst

operating a machine, when the worker falls short of his physical capacity. The most

common injuries which results due to overexertion are sprains and strains.

Slips, Trips and Falls

The main causes of slips and trips are uneven floor surfaces, slippery floor

coverings, wet floors, changes in floor levels, trailing cables and poor lighting. Falls

happen when the worker is working at an elevation such as roofs, ladders and

stairways. Slips, trips and falls are risky, as they can result in the worst kind of

injury, such as head injuries, body injuries, fractures, paralysis or even death.

Falling Objects

Another common accident that happens at workplaces is free-falling objects, which

result mostly in head injuries. Examples of falling objects that have a potential of

injuring workers are roof scaffolding, tools, bricks, rocks, debris, ceiling panels,

cluttered stacks on shelves, etc. The injury is severe, if the worker is not wearing

head protection PPE, such as hard hats, etc.

Work Equipment and Machinery

Since the Industrial Revolution, machinery has become the norm at most work

places. All of this machinery undergoes strict testing before it is given the badge of

‘approval’ to use. Nevertheless, accidents still occur due to the fact that the

machinery is not maintained, not properly guarded or not properly operated. Such

accidents can even occur when there is inadequate training given to workers;

he/she hasn’t read the safety regulations or has failed to wear the correct protective

equipments.

On-Site Violent Acts

These injuries result due to arguments between workers or between workers and

officials. In some cases, it can result in severe injuries or even death.

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