health care injuries
what's the place that most healthcare workers get injures?
the hospital
what is the most common serious injury that took place at work?
sprains or strains
what is a prevention that we as nursing students have been taught to do as prevention from work injuries?
use proper body mechanics
does long and stressful hours of work increase the risk for work injuries?
yes
what is some common injuries a nurse could experience at work?
injuries to the legs, back and shoulders
what was the first injury the man in the interview got while at work?
he twisted and broke his ankle
what support is involved with the prevention of healthcare injuries?
supervisors support
what common group is affected when it comes to injuries on the job?
immigrants and newly hired people
in 2016, what percentage of nurses had an injury or illness from the hospital?
74.1%
what is the least common injury by occupation code grouping?
health occupations
what are some safety programs that can help prevent work injuries?
mechanical lifts and prevention training
why do you think newly hired people are more common to have a injury while on the job?
they are new to the job and don't have as much experience at the job
what is the percentage of nursing and residential care facilities injuries?
7.5%
how many incidents happened to heavy truck drivers per 10,000 full time employees
360
what are some preventions that all workers can use to prevent work injuries?
behavioural, state, trait, and employee engagement
what are three factors that can lead to injuries at work?
long working hours, stressful work, and job insecurity