3 Common Occupational Injuries

work related injury

We all have the right to go to work and do our jobs as safely as possible, with all the necessary precautions taken in order to ensure that this is the case. However, even if all systems are in place and operating as they should, accidents can and will happen – and there’s a very real possibility of sustaining an occupational injury of some kind.

Of course, it depends upon the nature of your job and the industry you’re in that will determine the risk of accident and injury, as well as the potential severity of injuries. As such, it’s essential that you are aware of the risks and, alongside your employer, are working in a way that takes these risks into account at all times.

Overexertion can easily lead to muscle strains and injuries, for example, caused by poor ergonomics, improper lifting techniques, manual lifting, microtasks or repetitive work with no breaks. Unless treated properly, injuries like this can go on to develop into a chronic condition, characterised by long-term pain.

Something else you may encounter, especially if you use a lot of handheld tools like chainsaws and power drills, is hand-arm vibration syndrome. Vibrations can cause long-term painful damage to fingers and hands, with almost two million people at risk from this serious and disabling condition, according to the Health and Safety Executive

And, of course, slips, trips and falls represent one of the biggest risks and can lead to back injuries, bone fractures, concussion and worse. Preventative measures in the workplace can help reduce the risks, but slips and falls can occur at any time and anywhere.

If you’ve recently experienced a physical injury or trauma at work and require treatment to ease your symptoms and help prevent recurrence, get in touch with us today to discuss physiotherapy in Maidenhead.