The National Safety Council publication “Workplace Injuries by the Numbers” reports that a worker is injured on the job every 7 seconds with the most common types being sprains and strains and the most common lost time injury being overexertion (33% of all injuries). Helpful tips to avoid these injuries include avoiding bending, reaching and twisting when lift, taking frequent short breaks, and always get help when lifting heavy objects. Make it Home Safe today by following those simple tips.
Home Safe Spotlight: Workplace Injuries
June 29, 2019
Branch Group Safety Awareness Month
About Branch
Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, and serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, Branch touches all aspects of the built environment. As a full-service construction solutions partner, Branch is committed to exceptional performance and to developing business relationships sustained by mutual benefit and respect.
Branch, ranked #150 in the ENR Top 400 Contractors in the United States, has total revenues of over $870 million and a workforce of more than 1,400 employee-owners. Through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Branch ensures every employee has a vested interest in its success. Visit branchgroup.com or branchcareers.com to learn more.