Here are the top 5 leading causes of injuries (accounting for 73% of the total cost burden) and how to prevent them:

1. Overexertion (26.8%)—To help prevent exertion accidents, implement proper training on excessive lifting, how to push and pull, and carrying in the workplace.

2. Slips and Falls (16.9%)—Make sure employees keep work areas clean and clutter-free to avoid tripping. Anti-slip flooring can also help reduce falls in certain areas.

3. Bodily reaction (11.4%)—Injuries due to bending, climbing, reaching, standing, sitting, slipping or tripping without falling are usually due to hazards created by improper storage or reaching for things without stable footing.

4. Falls to a lower level (10%)—Make sure employees are trained not to take risks with equipment, no matter how urgent it seems, nothing is worth a fall. Inspect ladders and scaffolding for proper function.

5. Struck by objects (8%)—Employees must be trained and required to use the proper safety equipment whatever the job. Period.

Make sure to regularly assess potential hazards around the workplace, and you’ll discover even more simple ways you can protect your workers from injuries and accidents.