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Injuries at the office
Are you injured after a mishap in your office? Just like any other workplace, injuries occur from mistakes that could be avoided. When objects are left out, workers can trip over them. If furniture that is not well-maintained, electrical cords are frayed or exposed, and even environmental issues such as poor ventilation, bad lighting, and air quality, is poor; workers will find themselves in an injury situation. American workers continue to endure long work weeks, and increasing technology means that much of that time spent inside an office environment. For the average worker, knowing how to avoid office injuries is a growing concern.
Be wary while lifting
Lifting even small loads such as stacks of files, reams of computer paper, computer monitors, and a host of office equipment can lead to injury if one does not know how to lift things properly. Your back, neck, and shoulders are all susceptible to lifting injuries. Before you decide to lift anything, regardless of its size, check to make sure that it is not too heavy for you. Whenever you need to lift something, check its weight to see if you will need help. Lift the item by squatting toward the floor and then using your legs and not your back. In order to set something down, use your legs the same way, not your back.
Have you been injured at the office?
The Olive Law Firm of Charlotte, NC has handled thousands of personal and work-related injury cases. Their attorneys have more than 57 years of experience helping victims all over North Carolina. The Olive Law Firm has the resources to pursue a case and take it to trial, giving their clients the best possible results. Their attorneys are experienced and qualified representatives for many types of injury claims; including car accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability and more. Contact a personal injury attorney from The Olive Law Firm for a free consultation; they will want to know are you injured because of activity at your office.
