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Each year, millions of people are injured on the job. Being injured on the job can put a person out of work for weeks and even months. Additionally, on-the-job injuries are also very costly to companies. Fortunately, there are things that a person can do to protect themselves from occupational hazards. Two of the most important include following all safety instructions and never doing more than one is capable of doing.

All companies are required to have a set of safety standards and abiding by those standards are one of the key things that a person can do to prevent injury. For example, a company may require that a person wear gloves and safety goggles when working with dangerous chemicals. If a person wears gloves and goggles, then his or her chances of being affected by the chemicals are relatively low.

Many people become injured on-the-job because they do more than what they are capable of. For example, many people injure their backs because they lift something that it is too heavy. People should never be afraid to say no or ask for help if they feel that they are unable to complete a task.

Most on-the-job injuries can be prevented if people follow the precautions and stay within their physical limits.

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