{"id":50942,"date":"2024-11-25T15:39:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T21:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3718439.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com\/?p=50942"},"modified":"2024-11-25T15:39:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T21:39:18","slug":"holiday-prep-can-lead-to-injuries-on-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frasierlaw.com\/?p=50942","title":{"rendered":"Holiday prep can lead to injuries on the job"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holiday season is here, and preparations are underway! From stringing lights to baking cookies, there is a lot to do. While you are busy decorating, hospital emergency rooms are preparing for the dramatic spike in holiday-related accidents and injuries that will inevitably occur from Thanksgiving into the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional safety considerations arise in the workplace throughout the holiday season. Working extra long hours at a time when families are feeling the holiday stress at home puts extra pressure on employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Common work-related holiday accidents and injuries<\/b><\/h2>\n

Accidents happen all the time but are more prevalent during the holiday season when things are more hectic than usual. Here are some things to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n

Rooftop ice and snow removal can lead to fatal falls or injuries. Dangers such as falling from ladders or rooftops are serious concerns for workers. That\u2019s why employers should regularly review<\/span> OSHA\u2019s snow removal <\/span><\/a>safety tips with employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Falling from a ladder or rooftop while hanging lights can result in spinal injury, internal bleeding and fractures. Having someone watch out for you by holding the ladder steady can help protect you from falling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuts and burns can happen when you work in the company cafeteria. Always exercise caution when using knives and when taking things out of the oven.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fires are also a hazard when cooking and baking. Be sure to wear oven mitts to avoid burns when removing items from the oven, and turn off the stove when you are done.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wet and snowy road conditions can make driving the company delivery truck hazardous. Use caution and give yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Staying safe during the holidays is important. When in doubt, follow your company\u2019s safety guidelines. Should you have an accident at work due to holiday preparations, seek assistance to help you with your workers\u2019 compensation claim.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holiday season is here, and preparations are underway! From stringing lights to baking cookies, there is a lot to do. While you are busy decorating, hospital emergency rooms are preparing for the dramatic spike in holiday-related accidents and injuries that will inevitably occur from Thanksgiving into the new year. Additional safety considerations arise in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-workplace-accidents"],"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