Manufacturing & Heavy-Duty Accident Prevention

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Over 7,000 Manufacturing and Heavy-Duty Workers Are Injured At Work Every Year

Manufacturers and heavy-duty staff are likely to know the risks within their job. According to HSE.gov.uk, over 7,000 injuries relating to slips, trips and falls occur in the manufacturing and heavy-duty industry each year. There was an average of more than 3,100 reports of major injuries and about 4,100 reports of injuries that kept workers away from work for seven days or more.

There are a variety of risks involved in working within the manufacturing and heavy-duty industry. The most common injuries are:

• Slip, trips and fall accidents
• Cuts from broken glass and shards of metal
• Accidents involving machinery and equipment
• Falling objects and more.

There are a few reasons why such injuries take place within the manufacturing and heavy-duty industry such as: 

• Employees are often on their feet for long periods of time, which can lead to fatigue or musculoskeletal disorders
• Wearing ill-fitting or inappropriate footwear
• Working in an environment with slippery or uneven surfaces
• Working with heavy machinery or equipment
• Not following safety procedures or protocols, and more.

It is important that employers in the manufacturing and heavy-duty industries take steps to minimise the risks and ensure that staff are properly protected. Some of the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of foot injuries include:

• Providing staff with well-fitting, comfortable, slip-resistant and appropriate footwear
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Ensuring that workstations and work areas are designed and laid out in a way that minimises the risk of injury
• Providing staff with proper training in safety procedures and protocols
• Conducting regular risk assessments and audits