If you have a job that keeps you active all day, staying safe is pertinent to your overall health.
On average, workers spend a quarter of their lifetime, and up to half of their waking lives, at work or commuting. Despite improvements in occupational safety and health over the last several decades, workers continue to suffer work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses including:
Cuts, broken bones, sprains or strains
Loss of limbs
Repetitive motion disorders
Hearing problems caused by exposure to noise
Vision problems
Illness caused by breathing, touching or swallowing unsafe substances
Illness caused by exposure to radiation
Exposure to germs in health care settings
The good news is there are approaches you can take to ensure safety at your job, such as:
Lift objects safely
Arrange your equipment to fit your body
Take short breaks and stretch
Wear protective equipment
Ask about health resources at work
Your overall health can also affect how you feel and perform at work. It’s important that you get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, stay active and manage your stress.
Work is one of the most important determinants of a person’s health. Always try to be aware of your environment and keep a clear mind. Your body will thank you later!
Keep Your Health in Check at Work
Tags: National Public Health Week, wellness
National Public Health Week April 3 – 9
If you have a job that keeps you active all day, staying safe is pertinent to your overall health.
On average, workers spend a quarter of their lifetime, and up to half of their waking lives, at work or commuting. Despite improvements in occupational safety and health over the last several decades, workers continue to suffer work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses including:
The good news is there are approaches you can take to ensure safety at your job, such as:
Your overall health can also affect how you feel and perform at work. It’s important that you get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, stay active and manage your stress.
Work is one of the most important determinants of a person’s health. Always try to be aware of your environment and keep a clear mind. Your body will thank you later!
Sources:
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
US Department of Health and Human Services
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