Injury prevention is not just for athletes

While you tune in to watch sports over the next two weeks, consider: The arena is not that different from a workplace. 

SAIF, Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ comp insurance company, released a series of short videos comparing athletic competition to workplace safety. The videos focus on five key areas of injury prevention, and what we can learn from the world’s best athletes. 

The videos include tips from SAIF safety management consultants, as well as from SAIF policyholder Gallagher Fitness Resources in Salem. Read more about Gallagher Fitness Resources.  

“For athletes, an injury can keep them from competition and everything they’ve been working for,” said Tom Melendy, safety and health supervisor at SAIF. “Getting injured on the job can mean a lengthy recovery and challenges outside of work.” 

Luckily, SAIF has resources at saif.com/sports to prevent injuries in any workplace: 

• Prevent repetitive motion injuries: Whether you’re on the water or at your job
• Proper lifting techniques: Whether you’re lifting weights or lifting boxes
• Hydration: Whether you’re running a race or on the job
• Fall protection: Whether you’re climbing a wall or up high on a job 
• Personal protective equipment: Whether you’re facing an opponent or on the job site

View all five videos, tips, and free safety resources at saif.com/sports. 

Find more information, including additional free safety resources, at saif.com/safetyandhealth.

About SAIF

SAIF is Oregon's not-for-profit workers' compensation insurance company. Since 1914, we've been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and striving to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work. For more information, visit the About SAIF page on saif.com.