Strains and Sprains are major causes of injuries to UWF employees
as well as other workers in government agencies and the private sector.
The welfare of the employees and also the cost to Workers' Compensation
Insurances are both important issues to Health and Safety professionals.

Prevention of injuries involves not only the condition of the employees' work
area and facilities, but also the carefulness and preparedness of the employee
as the daily tasks are completed.

The resources listed below address some of the factors that cause strains and
sprains and they also provide information on prevention and lessening of injury.

Prevent Strain, Sprains and Lower Back Pain from University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service

Accident Investigation Form

Updated 3/26/09 by freplogle