) Falls On Same Level This pertains to falls that have happened on same level surfaces. Common injuries filed in this category are slipping on wet floors, falling on snow covered surfaces, and others. Most victims of this accident are elderly employees who have lesser control over their balance. 3.) Falls To Lower Level Falling from stairways, roofs, ladders and other elevated areas are the top three most common workplace accidents in 2009. There are several different kinds of fire extinguisher, so be sure to pick the right one for a particular area. Class A extinguishers are meant to put out fires involving ordinary combustibles. Class B extinguishers are made for flammable liquids such as kerosene and oils. And, Class C extinguishers are made to put out fires that involve electrical wires. Old employees tend to be overconfident with the tendency to ignore rules for convenience. New recruits on the other hand are mostly shy, timid, and inexperienced. Young workers particularly are more determined to prove that they could do things very well and finish the task fast regardless of skill level. Colleague Safety Workplace safety, although mainly focused on the structural aspects of the office, is by no means limited to these factors alone. Colleague safety is also an important issue to cover. Without paying attention to this, employees could be at a much greater risk than you realize. Safety from colleagues ensures that employees are not exposed to bullying, coercion, physical harm and sexual exploitation. Often, injuries are musculoskeletal, meaning the affected areas are often the bones and the muscles. Thus strains and injuries to feet, legs, arms, hands, tendons and even to the heart are quite common. Prevent accidents of this nature by... - Not requiring employees to do excessive or extensive pulling or pushing, twisting, lifting, and pushing - Providing equipment and machineries that will minimize the hazardous physical output on the part of the employees - Allowing sufficient rest periods - Providing appropriate safety instructions and regulations Electrical accidents Electric shocks, electric burns, and other accidents that revolve around electrical equipment and appliances are not limited to electricians and workers who work around electricity. The sad thing is that not much time is saved compared to the risks involved. This, however, is not prohibited in most offices. The complications arise because executives are the leading culprits in this practice. Further, accidents caused by this practice do not happen often enough to merit being prohibited.