The Right Gear
In any manual labor job, moving is going to be a big part of your day. Make sure you have good, well-fitting, appropriate shoes to help protect your feet from injuries and soreness. Inserts can help cushion your feet further. Make sure you are wearing the right footwear for the job – steel-toed boots for construction, slip-resistant shoes for food-service workers, etc. Remeasure your shoe size every year to make sure you are buying new shoes that fit properly. Always wear the proper safety gear when needed, including helmets, safety glasses, gloves, etc. Even if using one may be inconvenient, doing so will reduce your chance of injury if an accident happens.
Work Safely
Use proper lifting techniques and supports and don’t be afraid to get help if the object requires more to lift it. Follow all workplace safety regulations and use any equipment properly and for their intended use. Only those qualified to use the equipment should do so to reduce the chance of an accident happening. Know where your closest first aid kit is located in case of injury and have your phone accessible in case you need to call emergency services.
Prevent the Spread of Germs
A lot of the people work in close proximity to one another in an office setting. The easiest way to prevent the spread of bacteria and illnesses is to wash your hands. Do so after using the restroom, before you eat, after you eat, and anytime you cough or sneeze. Along those lines, also make sure to sneeze and cough into your elbow and not your hands or arm. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth and avoid any coworkers who are currently sick, especially if you haven’t had a chance to wash your hands in a while.
Take care to not come to work if you are sick. This is especially important if you work in the foodservice industry. Illnesses can be easily spread by someone preparing or serving food while they are under the weather.
Twin Rivers Urgent Care offers convenient, quality healthcare when you need it most. We’re open for walk-in service seven days a week with extended hours, to get you in and out quickly. Our medical team is ready to focus on you – whether it’s a cold or flu, a strain or sprain, or something more complicated.
For a serious condition, stroke or stroke-like symptoms, chest pain or heart attack symptoms, severe bleeding, head trauma with loss of consciousness or other major trauma-go directly to the nearest Emergency Room.