Overexertion
Overexertion remains a leading cause of workplace injuries, often stemming from the cumulative strain of repetitive tasks and improper lifting techniques. By prioritizing ergonomic awareness and smarter handling practices, small business managers can significantly reduce physical fatigue and protect their team’s long-term health.
About 100% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Implement mechanical lifting aids to reduce the physical burden of moving heavy or awkward materials.
- Rotate staff through different tasks to prevent the repetitive strain associated with performing the same motion for extended periods.
- Provide hands-on training that emphasizes proper body mechanics, such as lifting with the legs rather than the back.
- Organize workspaces to minimize unnecessary reaching, twisting, or bending while handling tools and inventory.
- Encourage frequent, short recovery breaks to allow muscles to rest and prevent the onset of fatigue-related errors.
Related accident cases
두 명의 직원이 팀을 이루어 무게가 50파운드 미만인 금속 물체를 들어올리고 있었습니다. IE가 IE의 손목에 '팝'을 느꼈을 때. 엑스레이를 촬영한 결과 손목 요골에 작은 골절이 있는 것으로 나타났습니다.
An employee experienced pain in their back and groin while loading and unloading items using a scoop. This was caused by excessive physical strain from handling transport containers like buckets or baskets.
직원이 벨트 구조물을 들어올리고 있었습니다.
EE는 트럭에 파일 캐비닛을 싣고 있었습니다. 그는 비틀거리며 등과 배에 뭔가가 당기는 듯한 느낌을 받았습니다.
While performing manual loading/unloading and stacking of cable pieces on an outdoor public sidewalk, the worker experienced back pain while moving the cables.
직원은 하루 종일 50파운드 가방을 수동으로 처리했으며 오후 3시에 교대를 마쳤습니다. 자정에 EE는 허리 통증으로 깨어나 박사가 EE 약을 처방하고 EE 리프팅 제한을 준 응급실로갔습니다.
While rolling a large stone on a transport road, the stone unexpectedly rolled backward, placing excessive strain on the worker. The worker sustained an injury as a result.
An employee experienced groin pain while lifting a belt structure, requiring surgery. This incident was caused by performing tasks that place excessive physical strain.