hands – WorkSafe Saskatchewan

Retail

Retail Retail is one of the main injury industries in Saskatchewan. The top three injuries in retail occur to the hands, back and legs. Retail hand injuries can be prevented by: When using sharp objects, such as a knife, always cut away from your body Make sure the knife is sharp to avoid struggling with cutting the object Make sure the surface is flat when cutting Retail back injuries can be prevented by: Bending over at the knees to lift an object Avoid awkward posture while lifting Keep the load between your shoulders and knees Make sure boxes or other objects being stacked are stable Use of dollies, carts and machinery such as a forklift to lift heavy and large objects For more tips on Retail safety please go to, www.worksafeforlife.ca/retail. Sprains, strains and cuts Improper lifting and handling of heavy and bulky objects can lead [...]

Contact, Crush & Collision Injuries

Contact, Crush & Collision Injuries Contact, crush and collision injuries occur when people and objects meet. These injuries may be collisions between people and equipment in hallways. People are injured when they are struck by or caught or crushed by a piece of moving machinery. Sometimes on work sites, people are struck by flying debris, a slamming door, hydraulic gate or a swinging tool. This category of injury ranges from abrasions to cave-ins. The most common location where a contact, crush, or collision injury occurs involves a person's hand or fingers.