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Roll your mouse over Rod and Rodette to see how often injuries occur, and learn some great safety tips.
Face Injuries
81 face injuries were reported in 2017.
Safety Tips:
- Provide eye protection and ensure it’s worn – don’t take chances
- Be careful when working with hot liquids or caustic chemicals – they can splash up
- Wear sunscreen when working outside for extended periods of time
Neck Injuries
158 neck injuries were reported in 2017. That's 2.7% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Design work to avoid strain, such as adding headsets or magnifiers
- Ensure computer workstations are ergonomically designed
- Ensure headrests properly positioned in transportation industries
Shoulder Injuries
622 shoulder injuries were reported in 2017. That's 10.5% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Avoid reaching: Keep work below the head, above the knees
- Reduce need to manually lift, avoid tugging, dragging heavy material
- Wear protective clothing and equipment when needed
Chest Injuries
127 chest injuries were reported in 2017. That's 2.1% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Wear protective clothing when needed
- Design work to reduce the need to lift – avoid sudden motions
- Ensure proper ventilation and safe work environments
Arm Injuries
254 arm injuries were reported in 2017. That's 4.3% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Lift safely and design work to avoid lifting if possible
- Be especially careful around moving parts and machinery
- Many arms were injured breaking falls: Watch your step.
Wrist Injuries
213 wrist injuries were reported in 2017. That's 3.6% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Ensure office setups are ergonomically designed: think wrist rests, arm rests, adjustable keyboards etc.
- Design manual work to improve posture and reduce force
- Design work to reduce repetitive motion such as keyboarding or detailed work
Hand Injuries
163 hand injuries were reported in 2017. That's 2.8% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Ensure machinery has proper guards
- Don’t rush when working with sharp items – and don’t let anyone rush you.
- Wear protective equipment like gloves when you need to
Finger Injuries
312 finger injuries were reported in 2017. That's 5.3% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Don’t walk with sharp objects and be aware of who’s around you
- Wear gloves around heat, or when working with glass or metal
- Keep fingers away from openings and moving parts
Back Injuries
1,617 back injuries were reported in 2017. That's 27.4% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Design work to reduce need to lift
- Follow lifting guidelines
- Design work to maintain good posture
Leg Injuries
569 leg injuries were reported in 2017. That's 9.6% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Sign slippery areas and watch your step – twisted knees are common
- Alternate between bending, sitting, squatting, kneeling to avoid repetitive strain
- Wear protective clothing as appropriate, such as chain saw pants
Ankle Injuries
288 ankle injuries were reported in 2017. That's 4.9% of all injuries.
Safety Tips:
- Watch your step – avoid slippery or cluttered areas
- Ensure footwear offers the right support
- Clear icy steps to avoid slips and falls