Protecting your Business
Injuries and accidents
Definition
A worker getting injured by a specific accident while on the job. These would include falling, getting your hand caught in machinery, etc.
Business Scenario
Cassie has been working at Wal-mart for years and she loves everyone she works with. One day as Cassie is walking she trips and falls. Cassie is rushed to the hospital where she finds that her ankle is completely broken. Cassie can’t work for at least 3 months.
Ways to protect your business
Educate employees on workplace safety
Have proper workers’ compensation insurance
Enforce rules and plan safety to prevent injury
Use a hazard assessment to control hazardous situations
Investigate potential accidents