OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT (WORKPLACE ACCIDENT) - SHKK KELAS X (ENGLISH CORNER)

An occupational accident is an accident that people suffer at work. It is an occurrence that the victim had not planned or expected. An occupational accident may also be an act of violence in connection with or arising out of work. The accident results in at least one worker either dying, becoming ill, or suffering an injury. The terms ‘work accident’ , ‘workplace accident,’ or ‘accident at work’ mean the same as ‘occupational accident.’ Work accidents are common all over the world. The International Labor Organization (ILO) says that over 337 million accidents happen at work globally each year. In fact, occupational accidents kill more than 2.3 million people annually. Occupational accidents may include attacks by humans or animals, acute poisoning, insect bites, slips, falls, and traffic collisions. How to prevent occupational accidents (work place accidents): ...