Prevent injuries at work
Staying safe on the job means lowering your risks of injury and illness, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says. Here are the agency’s suggestions for what you can do to stay safer on the job:
- Lift items using your legs instead of your back.
- Set up your work area to fit your body.
- Take short breaks and stretch.
- Wear protective equipment when needed.
- Ask about available health resources at work.
- Get enough sleep.
- Eat a healthy diet, and keep a healthy weight.
- Get enough exercise.
- Do what you can to manage stress.
Source: HealthDay
