North Las Vegas Chiropractor Stresses Injury Prevention

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 3.5 million workplace injuries and illnesses in 2009. Of these, 379,340 involved sprains, strains and tears and 195,150 involved back injuries. Many of these personal injury accidents could have been prevented if the company and the employee had taken a few extra precautions.

Tips for Preventing Workplace Injuries

Preventing workplace injuries is smart business for both employees and employers. Time away from work because of an injury involves substantial cost to both parties. Here are a few things both workers and employers can do to keep the workplace safe.

Be alert to and report dangers. Whether it is spilled coffee or an electrical cord stretched across a stairway, don't be apathetic about workplace dangers. Even if they don't affect you directly, you could be leaving a situation that will injure a co-worker.

Have proper safety equipment available and use it. Another way to avoid personal injury accidents is for employers to have the necessary safety equipment, such as goggles, hard hats, and ear plugs, available to their employees. Employees also need to do their part to increase safety by using this equipment every time they work.

Clean up after yourself. Many workplace injuries result from debris and trash left around a work site. Even an overflowing office trash bin can pose a danger. Make sure your desk, work site, and work area are as safe as can be.

Decatur & Craig Chiropractic Aids in Workplace Injury Recovery

Our Las Vegas chiropractor stresses a whole person approach to treating workplace and other back and neck injuries. Such an approach emphasizes how small changes in your lifestyle, such as switching your desk chair or wearing different shoes, can positively affect your quality of life. We also offer chiropractic care, advice on corrective exercises, massage therapy, physical therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Our Las Vegas clinic accepts most insurance plans, including HPN, Senior Dimensions, SHL, United HealthCare, BCBS, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, and most local union health plans. Our chiropractor is fluent in both English and Spanish and has more than 20 years experience working with workers' compensation cases.

Have you recently had a slip and fall? Could your accident have been prevented with a few lifestyle changes or workplace changes?