![]() According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, 4,836 fatal work injuries occurred in 2015, with the fatal injury rate seen in the older working population about four-fold higher than the younger working population. Occupational injuries, in general, occur at a higher rate in workers over age 65 years compared to workers aged 25 to 34 years. Workers aged 65 years and older are more likely to suffer from occupational injuries than their younger occupational counterparts. As a result of the biologics used, needlestick injuries may result in bacterial or fungal infections, lacerations, inflammation, vaccine or antibiotic reactions, miscarriage, amputations, and death.Īge is perhaps the most common personal factor that predisposes a person to an increased risk of a work-related injury. Accidental needlestick injuries are common. Noise exposure can cause hearing loss, accounting for about 15% of occupational injuries. The latter is associated with overuse of the hands and wrists and forceful, repetitive gripping requirements. Common musculoskeletal injuries that can occur in association with occupational demands include shoulder impingement conditions, rotator cuff injuries, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The upper extremity is the most common location for work-related injuries. Given the mechanical nature of most of these injuries, it is no surprise that a 2018 emergency department report analyzing nearly 50,000 emergency department visits for work-related injuries resulting in the orthopedic surgery service being the most frequently consulted specialty service. Slipping or tripping causes a fall are common work-related injuries, accounting for 20% to 40% of disabling occupational injuries. ![]() Healthcare providers should strive to maintain awareness regarding the overall financial burden of the direct and indirect costs attributed to the long-term and permanent disability, as well as the pertinent role of the workers' compensation system to facilitate the flow and efficiency of healthcare provided to these workers to mitigate associated negative downstream effects. Occupational injuries result from physical, biological, chemical, or psychosocial hazards such as noise, temperature, insect or animal bites, aerosols, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, radiation, and occupational burnout. While prevention methods are available, many injuries still occur due to poor ergonomics, manual handling of heavy loads, misuse of equipment, general hazards, and inadequate safety training. ![]() The most common organs involved are the hands, eyes, spine, head, lungs, skeleton, and skin. An occupational injury describes any type of injury or illness that occurs to a patient-related to his or her specific occupational demands or requirements. Occupational injuries or illnesses represent a substantial percentage of emergency department visits and primary care and subspecialty clinical practices. ![]()
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