How To Avoid the Most Common Workplace Injuries
Ergonomics, a scientific system of physical movements and postures in the workplace, can help you avoid workplace injuries.
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Tripping Is Most Common Accident In South Korea's Workplace ...
SEOUL, March 24 (Bernama) — One out of five South Koreans who were involved in workplace accidents, were injured or died after having tripped to the ground, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the Labour Ministry on Thursday.
Some 21,000 out of 98,000 workers slipped and fell to the ground while performing their jobs last year. Among workers who fell, 97 lost their lives, it said.
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Workplace Injuries – Who Comes Under Fire?
There is a big difference between benefits under workers compensation and damages in a personal injury case – the remedies in a personal injury case are much more generous. One of the most common situations where this happens is at construction sites.
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Vion Foods fined £16000 after worker blown off container
Taunton Magistrates’ Court heard that Barry Walton, aged 64, from Taunton, was working at Vion Foods UK‘s processing plant in Wiveliscombe when the incident happened on 10 February 2010.
A gust of wind blew Walton from the top of the shipping container as he was lifting metal sheets from a forklift onto the roof. Falling two-and-a-half metres to the ground, Walton broke his ribs and damaged muscles in his leg and shoulder. He was unable to work for seven weeks.
Prevent a fall
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found that Vion Foods had failed to plan the work properly. It had not carried out a risk assessment or ensured that a safe system of work was in place to prevent a fall.
Although the work was being supervised by another employee, Walton had not had adequate training for working at height.
Speaking after the hearing, HSE inspector Kate Leftly said: “Any work at height needs to be properly planned and supervised to minimise the risk to workers. If these things are not done, falls can happen all too easily with serious consequences.
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