Eliminate, prevent, protect

The most common work-related injuries are caused by falls and strain injuries. For women, falls and lifting are the most common cause of injuries resulting in sick leave. For men, the most common cause is loss of control of hand tools, as well as vehicles and means of transport.

In 2021, around 106 work-related accidents resulting in sick leave were reported per day. Around 40 fatal accident occurred at Swedish workplaces the same year. Approximately 185 work-related accidents that resulted in sick leave were reported per day.

Some hazards are obvious – others you don't think about until an accident happens. Here we have compiled the most common work-related injuries, from most common to least common.

Most work-related injuries occur here

In descending order

Hands and fingers
Hip, leg, foot
Back
Head and/or face
Shoulder
Neck
Eyes
Chest, trunk and pelvis
Teeth

We’re here to help!

We start by conducting an on-site risk analysis , where we examine the work environment to find potential risks. We then recommend any remedial measures, and suggest preventive and protective solutions and equipment. More about our risk analysis.

As we have a wide range and work with the market’s best suppliers of protective equipment, we can combine different brands to find the optimal solution for you.