Injuries and Illnesses Injuries refer to bodily damages, hurts or loss sustained while illnesses denote unhealthycondition of body or mind due to disease or fatigue. Abrasion is the wearing away of an area of the skin by friction. Amputation, loss of body parts - amputation is the cutting of body parts, usually limbs, to prevent further damage to the entire body. Dislocation, fractures, sprains - dislocation is the displacement of one or more bones or joint. Sprains is caused by a sudden or violent twist with stretching or tearing of ligaments.
Fracture refers to a broken bone or a rapture of soft tissue.
Burns - an injury or damage resulting from exposure to fire, heat, caustics, electrity or certain radiation. Eye strain , eyesight impairement - this results from excessive tension, effort or use of the eyes. Hearing impairment - deterioration in the perception of sound due to sickness or age. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. The common hazards at work are classified in this survey into physical, chemical and biological hazards.