ACCIDENTS IN THE JOB

An accident at work is any sudden event that originates due to or on the occasion of
work and that produces an organic injury, a functional disturbance, a disability or
death in the worker.
EXAMPLES OF AACIDENTS AT WORK
1. SLIPS AND FALLS AT WORK

Slips, trips and falls are the main

causes of accidents in all sectors of
activity, from heavy industry to
administrative work. They have been
found to be the leading cause of
accidents resulting in sick leave of
more than 3 days.

2. ACCIDENTS FOR NOT

WEARING HELMETS

The main objective of the safety

helmet is to protect the head of the
wearer from dangers and mechanical
blows. It can also protect against
other risks of a mechanical, thermal
or electrical nature.

3. ACCIDENTS DUE TO POOR

VISIBILITY

It is advantage to have good visibility

at work to avoid falling or false
footsteps, for this is advantage to use
reflective tapes which enhance the
normal light to have a good vision and
reference.
ALL THESE WORK RISKS INVOLVING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE WORKER
CAN BE PREVENTED THROUGH A SAFETY PLAN TO AVOID INJURIES TO

WORKERS AND EVEN DEATH.