Your employers will train you and educate you concerning how to handle an injury at work, but you must also use common sense while you're on the job.
Using common sense at home is a normal occurrence, and using it at work should be just as easy.
Common sense is a simple way of using your intelligence when it comes to unusual circumstances.
Common sense in different work situation is mandatory to not only keep you safe but also others in the workplace.
For example, if you were to suddenly notice that walkways or floors were wet, your common sense would tell you to walk carefully or avoid the situation all together.
Noticing an unusual situation requires you to notify others as well as your boss.
Should you become injured at work it's very important that your boss is informed as soon as they can be.
If your boss is not around, get someone to give you basic first aid, and then record the situation and the circumstances.
Make a record of what occurred, how it occurred, about the injury, and also, why you think the injury or accident happened.
By making a good record as soon as you can, your details will be recorded and you won't forget them.
Don't forget to get pictures if possible.
Many wireless phones today take great pictures so use what is available to record in pictures your accident and the surrounding situations.
And don't forget to get pictures of the weather and the accident area from four directions.
Also ask anyone who saw the accident to write what they saw down and then make a copy for them and for yourself.
After basic first aid, head for a medical professional.
Even if you don't think you need a medical opinion, get one anyway.
Something may show up later and you can avoid many problems by heading for the doctor right away.
If you have documented your injury properly and gone to the doctor and received a medical opinion, you'll have a much easier time getting things taken care of through your work health insurance.
Injury at work often occurs more often than you think, there are certain things you must do should you have an accident at work.
Follow protocol and record all the details using whatever tools are available at the time.
Your injury compensation depends upon good documentation.
Make sure you're aware of your companies policies concerning accidents at work and follow them to the letter so you'll know you'll be taken care of.