By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    benefits of using protein powder to build muscles
    Protein Powder for Muscle Mass: Everything You Need to Know
    December 12, 2021
    changes brought on by blockchain in healthcare
    Technology In The Healthcare Industry
    March 28, 2022
    What Does Core Body Temperature Say About Health?
    August 17, 2022
    Latest News
    7 Most Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs: Which Should You Use?
    August 20, 2025
    Hospital Pest Control and the Fight Against Superbugs
    August 20, 2025
    Hygiene Beyond The Clinic: Attention To Overlooked Non-Clinical Spaces
    August 13, 2025
    5 Steps to a Promising Career as a Healthcare Administrator
    August 3, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Strong success: Massachusetts Health Reform at 5 Years
    September 13, 2017
    Ryan’s Plan
    May 9, 2011
    ACO Pilot Program Judged a Failure
    June 2, 2011
    Latest News
    How Social Security Disability Shapes Access to Care and Everyday Health
    August 22, 2025
    How a DUI Lawyer Can Help When Your Future Health Feels Uncertain
    August 22, 2025
    How One Fall Can Lead to a Long Road of Medical Complications
    August 22, 2025
    How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
    July 17, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Tips For Avoiding Workplace Injuries At The Office
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Policy & Law > Health care > Tips For Avoiding Workplace Injuries At The Office
Health carePolicy & Law

Tips For Avoiding Workplace Injuries At The Office

Jennifer Warren
Jennifer Warren
Share
5 Min Read
Mental Health Problems at Workplace
SHARE

  When you think about getting injured on the job you probably think about careers where physical labor or heavy equipment is involved. The truth is that the CDC estimates that trip and fall accidents that cause injuries are the most common incidents in the workplace, and most actually happen in an office setting. A large part of avoiding injuries in the workplace is prevention. Working together with your company’s management, you can ensure that everyone stays safe within your office environment. Most commonly office workers suffer from injuries to the back, neck, hands, wrists and vision. Before you end up having to take counsel with a group of injury attorneys, take stock of how safe your workspace actually is. Educate your staff and coworkers about how to stay safe while they are working. Bending and lifting safely and setting up your workspace to minimize the stress on your body are just a few ways to stay healthy while at work.

Contents
  • Trips & Falls
  • Lifting
  • Work Station Organization
  • Chair
  • Desk
  • Conclusion

Trips & Falls

Most trip and fall accidents happen along a stairway, which makes office buildings a prime area for injuries. You can also trip over a drawer left open, loose carpet seams or wet floors. If you do a lot of walking in your job, it may not be a bad idea to invest in a good pair of non-slip soled shoes and leave the 6-inch heels at home. Avoid standing on your chair or desk to try and reach something above you, and get a proper step ladder to do the job. Keep your reaching to a minimum especially when you are seated. Reaching past your natural extension is more likely when you are seated, causing back strain and injury.

Lifting

It’s true that office work doesn’t involve the same amount of lifting as other occupations, but there are still items that need to be moved. The weight of the object is actually less important than the method with which you lift as far as injuries go. If you need to lift a box of files or sheaves of paper, make sure that you are doing it properly. It can be easy to injure your back, shoulders or neck when you lift something carelessly. Always lift with your legs, keeping your spine straight and your ankles flexed. For heavier items, keep the package closer to your body to eliminate unnecessary strain.

Work Station Organization

When you work in an office setting, a large majority of your day will be spent sitting at your workstation. It’s important to give yourself time to get up and stretch at least once an hour to maintain proper circulation. Sitting for too long in any position can cause your back to strain so it’s important that you have the best fitting chair. The placement of your computer, keyboard, phone and files can all impact how your body will cope with the strain of your day.

More Read

Image
Disruptions on the Yellow Brick Road II
How Machine Learning Is Shaping The Future Of Precision Medicine
Bone Density Tests – Too Many Not a Good Thing
Student-Run Clinics: Enhancing Med Student Education by Helping the Community
Smoking and Sudden Cardiac Death: The Time to Quit is NOW!

Chair

  • Choose an ergonomically sound chair that will give you enough support through your day
  • Get properly fitted for the right chair
  • Your thighs should sit horizontal to the floor when sitting with your feet placed flat on the floor
  • Adjust your lumbar support to comfortably support your lower back

Desk

  • When reaching forward onto your desk to type your elbows should rest at a comfortable 90 degree angle
  • Place your computer screen so that you are looking at it straight on and not looking up or down
  • Turn the computer screen away from windows or other sources of glare
  • Place your phone and files within a comfortable reach without having to stretch repeatedly

Conclusion

Even office work can be a hazardous occupation if you are not being proactive about your safety. Small repetitive tasks like typing can be the cause of injuries like neck strain or repetitive stress injuries that can affect your ability to do your job. Staying aware of your surroundings and eliminating hazards where possible is a great first step to staying safe at work.

TAGGED:avoiding injuriesinjuriesworkplace injuries
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share
By Jennifer Warren
This is Jennifer Warren, staff writer at GoodFirms – a review and research platform for top ecommerce development companies, blockchain development companies among many others. A bookworm at heart, I have successfully guest blogged for top sites such as Crazyegg, Semrush, Searchenginepeople, Sitepronews, Volusion.com, Socialnomics, jeffbullas, mediapost among others.

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

engineer fitting prosthetic arm
How Social Security Disability Shapes Access to Care and Everyday Health
Health care
August 20, 2025
a woman explaining the document
How a DUI Lawyer Can Help When Your Future Health Feels Uncertain
Public Health
August 20, 2025
physiotherapist at work
How One Fall Can Lead to a Long Road of Medical Complications
Health care
August 20, 2025
Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs
7 Most Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs: Which Should You Use?
Health News
August 20, 2025

You Might also Like

Prevent heart disease in women [Infographic]

February 16, 2016
ACOs expanding
BusinessFinanceHealth ReformPolicy & LawPublic Health

ACOs Rapidly Expanding Across States

May 2, 2014

Primary Care vs. Nurse Practitioners and Specialists

October 31, 2012

Radiation Dose Monitoring Trends in the U.S. and Abroad [VIDEO]

September 15, 2014
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?