The office environment for finance, insurance and real estate occupations appears quite safe compared to a work environment such as construction. However, the cause of most injuries is the same – lifting and falling. A majority of accidents could be avoided in the office environment with improved housekeeping and training on proper lifting techniques.
Statistics for Wisconsin for the past three years on the cause and nature of injuries and which body parts are affected are available below. These statistics are based on claim data entered in the WC Division’s injury database for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001.
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