California-based entrepreneur Manny Bojorquez leverages more than two decades of experience in management, marketing, sales, and strategic planning to guide companies in various industries. Manny Bojorquez’s ventures include Legal Advisors, Medical Assistance (LAMA), which serves as a resource for those seeking medical and/or legal aid following a work- or negligence-related injury.
Although injuries are not uncommon in the workplace, many are preventable with proper safety and equipment-maintenance measures. People who experience such accidents can face medical and financial challenges that severely affect their life or ability to work, so taking the necessary steps to avoid them is critical. The following list comprises some of the most common causes for occupational injuries:
- Overexertion and repetitive motion injuries. Too much physically intensive work can contribute to a range of muscular disorders and long-lasting medical complications. Accounting for approximately 33 percent of all workplace injuries, overexertion can result from strenuous carrying, holding, pulling, and pushing of heavy objects. Repetitive stress can occur from performing the same motion continuously or from jobs that cause poor posture.
- Slips, trips, and falls. The second most common type of injuries, slips, trips, and falls make up about one-third of workplace accidents. These can result from a wide range of oversights, from slippery or wet floors and uneven walking surfaces to poor lighting and weather hazards. The implementation of safety and cleaning protocols can prevent such occurrences.
- Mechanical hazards. Moving or heavy machinery without proper guards, maintenance, or safety procedures can result in objects and body parts becoming caught in or entangled with them. In addition to their moving parts, machinery can cause injury while being used at the point of operations or via malfunctioning power-transmission system components.
