Common Office Injuries

Compared to other work environments like construction sites, power plants, and offshore oil rigs, an office job seems relatively hazard-free. However, despite the relative safety you may feel in your office, you should still be on the lookout for common hazards to help avoid injuries commonly associated with office environments.

Muscular and Skeletal Problems

Office workers often sit for long hours in front of a computer or desk, often in chairs with improper support. In addition, many office workers do not take adequate breaks. As a result, certain problems can arise over time, including:

• Muscle strains in the neck, back, and shoulders
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendinitis
• Tennis elbow

Vision Problems

Office workers may stare into a computer screen or read over documents for long periods of time in poor lighting conditions. This can lead to various problems, such as:

• Double vision
• Irritation
• Eyestrain
• Visual focus issues
• Headaches
• Neck, shoulder, and back pain

Hearing Problems

Office environments can contain unhealthy amounts of loud noise from a combination of machines, people working close together, foot traffic, nearby construction, and other sources of high-level noise. This can cause auditory problems such as:

• Hearing damage or loss
• Concentration issues

Contact Us

No matter what your workplace environment, the Charleston worker’s compensation lawyers of The Steinberg Law Firm are dedicated to defending your safety and helping you earn the compensation you need for injuries you have suffered while on the job. If you need assistance with your worker’s compensation claim, contact our offices today at 843-720-2800.