Slips, trips and falls can happen in any workplace. They can occur at the entry of a building, in the kitchen, in a cold room, loading docks and even as you are walking in or outside the building. These result in sprains and strains as well as cuts, bruises, fractures and dislocations.
Despite advances in lifting equipment, people naturally use physical force to move things around the home and in work environments. They continue to lift, move, stack and pack various items and in many cases do so in dangerous ways, whether by technique, location or by simply exceeding their physical capabilities.
Sometimes all it takes to prevent a workplace injury is for us to take a moment to stop…and think.
Summer is well and truly here so whether you are working outdoors or in environments with little or no cooling, don’t forget to take care of yourself and act responsibly.
How many of your prime candidates have found another job by the time you wish to proceed with an interview or offer them a position? One. Two. Three? Too many!
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