What is the most common form of workplace injury?

Workplace injuries can happen in any industry, but some types are more common than others. Among them, sprains and strains stand out as the leading cause of injury across all professions.

🔧 What Are Sprains and Strains?

Sprains involve stretched or torn ligaments, while strains affect muscles or tendons. These injuries often result from:

• Lifting heavy objects without proper technique

• Repetitive motions over time

• Slips, trips, and sudden falls

• Awkward body positioning or overexertion

They might seem minor at first, but they often lead to significant downtime, missed work, and even long-term pain or complications if not treated properly.

🏗️ Who’s Most at Risk?

While anyone can suffer a sprain or strain at work, certain jobs carry higher risks:

• Construction workers who lift and carry materials

• Warehouse employees handling boxes and equipment

• Healthcare providers assisting patients

• Office workers with poor posture or repetitive tasks like typing

Even desk jobs can lead to strains from bad ergonomics or long hours without breaks.

🚨 Why These Injuries Matter

Sprains and strains account for a large portion of workers’ compensation claims. For business owners, this means:

• Increased insurance premiums

• Lost productivity

• Possible OSHA investigations

• Potential legal liability

Preventing even a single injury can save thousands of dollars and protect your team’s well-being.

✅ How to Prevent Sprains and Strains

Preventing workplace injuries doesn’t require massive investment. Start with simple, proactive steps:

• Train employees on safe lifting and movement techniques

• Invest in ergonomic workstations for office teams

• Encourage regular breaks and proper posture

• Keep work areas clean to prevent slips and falls

• Rotate tasks to avoid repetitive motion fatigue

A strong safety culture starts with education, leadership, and clear expectations.

🛡️ Protect Your Business with the Right Insurance

Even with the best prevention efforts, accidents can still happen. That’s why having the right workers’ compensation and general liability insurance is essential. At Toby Hansen Agency, we search nearly 100 carriers to find the lowest price with the best coverage—even if other agencies turned you down.

Whether you’re a contractor, retail store owner, or run an office team—we’ll help you find coverage that protects your business and employees.

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