trips – 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 [...]

He Huang2023-02-01T10:02:00-06:00December 11th, 2013|

Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas In the oil and gas industry an average of 830 injuries are reported per year and the highest injury occurs from contact with objects and equipment. Of the 830 injuries reported, the highest body part injured per year is on the hands with an average over 150. Hand injuries are easily preventable and these tips will help prevent hand injuries within the oil and gas industry: Always keep guards in place Use the proper personal protection equipment (PPE) Make sure machines are turned off before starting any repair work Know the tools or equipment that you work with The second highest injury within the oil and gas industry occurs from bodily reaction and exertion. Here are a few tips on how to prevent ergonomic and exertion injuries within the oil and gas industry: Use lifting devices, load leveling devices, carts or dollies when moving heavy [...]

He Huang2023-02-22T10:51:47-06:00December 11th, 2013|

Manufacturing

Manufacturing The most common types of injuries in the manufacturing sector occur from slips, trips & falls. People sometimes have difficulty knowing the difference between a slip, trip or fall. So what is the difference? Find out by going to Slips, Trips, & Falls.

He Huang2023-01-18T14:37:30-06:00December 11th, 2013|

Health Care

Health Care Working in health care is rewarding. Ironically, health care workers often get hurt while they help others heal. Below you will find a list of the most common risks to health care workers. By far the most common injury reported in the health care sector is back-related injuries and strains. Learning proper lifting techniques and knowing the risks goes a long way in helping you avoid injury. You can reduce the number and severity of back-related injuries by using safe work practices and the transfer, lift, and reposition protocol that is appropriate for each patient or client. In Canada, some sixty thousand workers get injured annually due to slip, trip and fall accidents. Workers in the health care sector are at high risk for these types of injuries. Most of these injuries are avoidable, which is why it’s important that workers know the [...]

He Huang2023-02-06T14:39:28-06:00December 10th, 2013|

Employers

Employers You set the tone on the job site. Talk to young workers about safety so they will be comfortable talking to you. Learn how to engage them and reduce the risks, and find great prevention tools. Construction can be a dangerous job if people don’t recognize the risks and take appropriate steps to prevent injuries from occurring. We have a number of resources available to help you prevent injuries from occurring. Working in health care is rewarding. Ironically, health care workers often get hurt while they help others heal. The most common types of injuries in the manufacturing sector occur from slips, trips & falls. In order to eliminate workplace injury, workers and employers alike must be aware of all safety rules and responsibilities. The most common types of injuries in the oil and gas industry occur from [...]

He Huang2021-06-14T14:01:45-06:00November 19th, 2013|