Business owners in Oklahoma may be wondering how they can prevent accidents in the workplace. After all, in 2016, employers in the U.S. paid out nearly $62 billion on injury claims for employees missing six or more days of work. Private industry employers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, reported nearly 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries in the same year.<\/p>\n
Since slip and fall accidents are so common, business owners will want to concentrate on what’s on their floors. Matting is especially important for a safe work environment, and there are reasons<\/a> why. First, mats placed in dry and wet areas alike reduce the risk for slips by providing added traction. Second, mats made from chemical- and grease-resistant rubber can drain water, oil, and other slippery substances whenever there are spills.<\/p>\n The third reason is that heavily cushioned mats reduce the fatigue that results from prolonged standing. They may even prevent lower back and leg pain, cardiovascular problems, pregnancy-related health issues, and other conditions caused by prolonged standing. High-visibility mats, combined with anti-slip tape, can help guide workers in poorly lit areas and also mark out emergency exits, eyewash stations, and high-risk areas. Lastly, anti-static mats prevent electrostatic discharges, which means less risk for shocks and fires. <\/p>\n Those who are injured on the job might have options. They can file for workers’ compensation benefits even if they bore some responsibility for the accident. A lawyer could help to calculate the amount the victim is eligible for and file the necessary paperwork. If, however, the employer neglected to meet workplace safety<\/a> standards or was otherwise reckless, then the victim might be able to bring a civil lawsuit instead of seeking workers’ compensation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Business owners in Oklahoma may be wondering how they can prevent accidents in the workplace. After all, in 2016, employers in the U.S. paid out nearly $62 billion on injury claims for employees missing six or more days of work. Private industry employers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, reported nearly 2.8 million non-fatal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-workplace-safety"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t