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Often overlooked, bad posture caused by bad sitting conditions (badly made office work spaces with cheap chairs) can cause severe problems in the future with your spine.

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Did you know that in the span of five years (between 2010 and 2014) 35 young workers from the ages of 15 to 24 died in workplace environments only in Ontario? This is why it is very important to know all the ways accidents and injuries occur, to be able to prevent them. Click below for a more detailed presentation of this data (the hyperlink is my source).

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Workplace Injury and Fatality Trends in Ontario | Ministry of Labour

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The profiles below show trends in workplace injuries and fatalities in Ontario from 2010 to 2014. These trends provide a critical lens through which to view the effectiveness of the occupational health and safety system in protecting our workers from injury.

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At a young age you probably won't be working a job which involves radioactivity (such as a nuclear plant) - but you might be volunteering at a hospital which does x-rays and should know proper procedure. Lead blankets and aprons like the one below protect you from radiation poisoning.

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Some jobs involve very hot and very cold environments. Be careful of burns and hypothermia.

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Some chemical reactions such as magnesium are so powerful they can damage your eyesight if you look directly at the reaction as it occurs.

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- Hearing loss
- lack of sensitivity to touch
- Loss of eyesight

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Loud noises over a prolonged amount of time may cause hearing loss. Make sure to cover your ears with ear muffs.

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Contents under pressure are usually explosive and use a propellant which is highly flammable. WHMIS symbol for contents under pressure.

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Toxic gasses such as propane, carbon monoxide

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Be careful of chemical fumes such as toluene (paint thinner).

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Things such as cleaning products and paint. If you are working as a part time painter your supervisor should provide you with a mask.

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Inflammation can include inflammation of muscles or joints. This is caused by overexertion, sometimes coupled with chronic disease (but it can happen to anyone who over uses their body). You should rest until the inflammation is over.

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Upon falling or being hit by heavy objects,  you might fracture a bone. If nothing severely hurts, but you are not sure, go to the doctor for a check up. If you are sure you have broken a bone, call emergency services immediately.

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Usually bruises are not serious, but if you hit yourself and are bruising badly you should go see a doctor.

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While physical cuts only cause bleeding and can be covered, it is important to remember that they may lead to infection, which is more serious. Make sure to disinfect cuts and wounds and cover them with bandages and gauze.

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Lifting heavy things in jobs such as construction can cause back strains. Try using a forearm lifting strap if better equipment is not available.

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This is a rarer cause of injury, but you must be careful of electrocution anytime you are dealing with outlets, even if you aren't necessarily an electrician.

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Watch out for burns in jobs that involve cooking or heavy fire such as welding in a mechanical shop.

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This can happen anywhere - in an office, clibing stairs to work, or slipping during heavy construction.

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For jobs that include physical work, such as heavy lifting, you must be careful of over-exertion, which can cause injuries such as back strains.

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You can slip in almost any environment - in offices, labs and outside etc.

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There are many hazards and procedures in any workplace. As a young worker you must be aware of all the possible ways you could get injured and the types of injuries you can get, before you start working.

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Chemicals can cause a series of injuries, and are found in labs and processing plants for the most part. But be wary of ordinary office supplies as well.

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Poisoning can occur from various plants, animals, reptiles, insect bites, chemical poisoning and certain fungi. If you're job involves being in nature, be careful of plants such as poison ivy (below).