The National Safety Council (NSC) has gathered data and put together a list of the top workplace hazards that are not roadway related. Some of the items on this list may surprise you, but all should be taken seriously and be addressed by employers to avoid unnecessary Connecticut workers’ compensation claims.
There is no doubt that some workplace scenarios are more dangerous than others and that is to be expected as some jobs have greater risk than others, but when safety and education are taken seriously the impact of these hazards can be minimized. If you work in an unsafe working environment you can encourage your employer to help to improve the safety and limit injuries on the job.
According to the NSC these are the most hazardous situations that you may face at a workplace;
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Working at height (23%)
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Workplace Violence (13%)
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Repair & Maintenance (12%)
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Construction & Installation (12%)
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Logging Equipment (6%)
These are, of course, not the only types of workplace hazards that exist, but they are among the most common and therefore lead to injury more often than most hazards. If you are working on a job site and are injured you may be able to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
While these situations are hazardous many of them go beyond the danger of injury and do lead to fatalities on the job. Knowing which situations put workers in the worst spot can help employees and employers be on alert for possible areas of improvement to safety protocols. As more and more employees return to the job after a long time away it is important to keep these protocols in mind and not be complacent.
If you are heading back to work after a long time away, we wish you a safe return. Injuries do happen and if you are in a situation where a workplace scenario put you at risk and leads to an injury contact our office immediately and we will review your case.
