As temperatures fall, certain workplace injuries tend to rise. Utah's Workers Compensation Fund is urging workers statewide to learn preventive tactics to remain safe on the job this fall and winter.
Common cold-weather workplace injuries include vehicular accidents, slips and trips, and overexposure to below-freezing temperatures. "We see weather-related trends in injuries, so we're alerting Utah's workforce to avoid unnecessary pain, down-time and stress by using caution," said Lane A. Summerhays, WCF president and CEO.
While specific seasonal data is not available, general statistics de...
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