The old expression, my dogs are tired, can apply to many workers who find themselves in jobs where they are on their feet all day. It can be a tiring job to be standing all day and it can also lead to prolonged time away from work if you get injured as a result of your constant standing. If you get injured, you may be eligible to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim as the result of your injury from standing all day.
Many professions require that you stand all day. Workers who navigate warehouses day in and day out are often on their feet for 8 hours straight or even longer. Those who work at construction sites or teachers in a classroom are faced with long days on their feet which can lead to injuries. These professions are some of the most extreme examples but these types of injuries from prolonged standing can happen to workers who are only on their feet a couple of hours a day because the injuries that may come from this type of work can be varied and also highly dependent on your physical attributes.
One of the most difficult things about injuries that arise from spending all day on your feet is that they are generally not something that just pops up and you realize, oh I am hurt, they are often injuries that occur over the course of an extended period of time. These types of injuries can be difficult to acknowledge and they can also be difficult to report properly so your employer realizes that the injury did occur from your time working. It is for this reason that it is so important that you know what types of injuries might arise from this type of work so you can be on the lookout for them when they do occur.
Some of the most common injuries that occur to people who work on their feet all day include, but are not limited to, the following;
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Lower back pain. Often this type of injury is associated with lifting heavy things, but the truth is that people who are standing all day for work are putting a tremendous amount of strain on their back muscles and ligaments. This pain that occurs from standing can often turn into a back strain, stiffness and even more significantly a herniated disc. Back issues are some of the most painful and long lasting injuries you can suffer in the workplace.
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Leg and foot pain. This might be a more understood injury that comes from standing all day at work. To combat this type of injury it is important to wear the appropriate footwear for your job and to take breaks when possible. When you start to feel pain in your leg or foot it could be the onset of some very serious issues like plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and bursitis. It is important if you are on your feet all day for work that you keep a close eye on the health of your feet, ankles, knees and thighs.
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Varicose veins. This is an injury that is often associated with folks getting older, but the truth of the matter is that the pooling of blood in the legs which causes varicose veins can be incredibly painful and the result of standing all day long. These varicose veins can become swollen and incredibly painful to the point where you may not be able to stand for a full day at a time. This would lead you to be unable to work and cause you significant anguish.
Standing all day for your job can be tiring even before it leads to any injuries, but if you’re not careful you may find yourself injured as a result of pushing yourself too hard in one of these roles. Injuries that occur while you’re on the job should be reported immediately to your supervisor so you can start the process of filing a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. Given that these injuries occur over time it is important that you document them and report them at the first sign of any health issues.
Some of these injuries can be complicated and difficult to navigate when you’re filing a workers’ compensation claim so you may need someone who has experienced this type of situation. Contact our office and one of our board certified attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.
