National Safety Month: Watch Out for These Common Workplace Hazards

While most professionals know that workplace injuries happen, not everyone realizes how common they are typical. Plus, it’s easy to ignore all of the potential hazards in an environment if you aren’t aware of the threat they may pose. Ultimately, keeping an eye out for potential dangers is essential. By doing so, you can reduce your odds of injury and ensure the safety of your colleagues, too. With that in mind, here are a few potential dangers present in practically any work environment. Slip, Trip, and Fall Risks Slips, trips, and falls are the most common causes of workplace injuries. Puddles on the floor, cords lying across walkways, unsteady ladders, and more can all lead to accidents, particularly if you aren’t aware of the hazard, causing you to not take the right precautions. As you move through your workplace, look out for any potential slip or trip risks. If you see items impeding ......