The Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA) unveiled a new website on January 15, 2014 aimed at improving hospital safety, helping hospitals prevent worker injuries, and enhancing patient safety. Worker Safety in Hospitals contains educational resources and assessment tools. According to OSHA, the hospital is one of the most dangerous work environments.
Hospital Work is Dangerous
You may not think of hospital work as dangerous but, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hospital workers suffered more injuries and illnesses resulting in days missed from work than workers in construction, manufacturing, and other industries. Almost half of the injuries are the result of overexertion and motions such as lifting, bending, and reaching.
Hospital Worker Safety Translates to Patient Safety
The safety of hospital workers directly correlates to patient safety. Stress, fatigue, and injuries in hospital workers are linked to higher rates of mistakes which injure patients. The improper lifting practices which can injure workers also injure the patients being handled.
If you have been injured in a accident at a hospital in Denver, please call the experienced Denver accident attorneys of Flesch Law Firm at 720-689-0322 or contact us online today. Our attorneys will offer a confidential consultation and if we decide to represent you, we will not charge you any legal fees unless we recover money damages for you. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
