When left unchecked, these factors could lead into people quitting their jobs, low productivity, anger, tension, and accidents. The Causes - Unreasonable demands. Work overloading where the worker is supposed to finish a task within a given time tempts the worker to rush through the job, inviting possible accidents, ill will, and bad judgment. Unfortunately, workplaces are a conglomeration of all people coming from different backgrounds and different work ethics and work orientations. There will always be people who are easy to work with and there will always be people who are not. Actions and the way people react to them promote also incidents that are not safe, are stressful and unproductive. Be mindful of the identities of strangers who are entering your organization's premises. If possible, inquire about their purpose of being in your workplace premises and whether you can offer your assistance. When it comes to visitors, be sure to provide them an escort. This ensures their safety as well as yours. Use signs. There are different kinds of signs that are used. Examples are: - Safe procedure signs, uses symbols, images and texts on a green background. This signs are used to direct the employees to safe areas, medical stations and safe courses of actions to take. - Mandatory signs use symbols on a blue field. Injuries, when these happen, there are just as fatal though less frequent. Overall, while workers are exposed to different types of injuries, there are injuries that are common in all places where people work. Ignoring suggested safety precautions. Failure to report unsafe practices and hazards, performing a task without protective gear and clothing, doing several tasks at the same time and becoming distracted are common causes of accidents at work. To increase workplace safety, the following will help. Taking risks This is a fine attribute. In fact, nothing substantial in the world has ever been achieved without some risk taking. However, when risks are taken without a good understanding and a good evaluation of the consequences, risks could be just that, risks.