Cars, buses, bicycles and pedestrians compete for road space as they maneuver their way to their destinations. During this busy time of high-level activity, it is imperative that everyone remain alert and aware of surrounding conditions. Too often, people are in a hurry, frustrated and impatient, and distracted by other demands. Pedestrians dart across the street without waiting for a safe crossing light. Automobile drivers conduct business with a cell phone in one hand and a steering wheel in the other, all the while trying to wind their way around construction barriers.
Workers become over confident and complacent, and neglect to take proper safety precautions.
These types of scenarios are accidents waiting to happen. Knowing the leading causes of injuries is the first step in learning how to protect against them. Avoid physical overload by learning proper lifting techniques. The second most common cause of worksite injury is impact accidents-being hit by, or hitting an object. The best way to avoid an impact accident is to be alert to potential hazards.