Work related burns michigan 2022 fact sheet.pptx

Work safety Michigan Burns tracking incidents

1. Tracking Work-Related Burns in Michigan - 2022 Fact Sheet Name:

2. Overview

3. Total Work-Related Burns Total Burns in 2022: 1,482 Trend Analysis (2011-2023): Peak in 2013 with 1,828 burns Significant drop in 2020 to 1,186 burns, likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic Recent data shows a slight increase, reaching 1,482 burns in 2022

4. Demographics of Affected Workers

5. Burn Types and Causes Types of Burns: Thermal Burns: 69.3% Chemical Burns: 26.0% Electrical Burns: 3.4% Radiation Burns: 0.1% Causes of Burns: Thermal Exposures: Exposure to hot surfaces, liquids, and flames Chemical Exposures: Contact with corrosive substances Electrical Exposures: Electrical accidents involving live wires and equipment Radiation Exposures: Rare incidents involving radiation

6. Severity of Burns Overview of Burn Severity: First-Degree Burns: 323 cases Second-Degree Burns: 657 cases Third-Degree Burns: 65 cases Unknown Degree: 176 cases Definitions: First-Degree Burns: Affect the outer layer of skin (epidermis), causing redness and pain. Second-Degree Burns: Affect both the epidermis and the underlying layer (dermis), causing blisters and severe pain. Third-Degree Burns: Extend into deeper tissues, causing white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb.

7. Affected Body Parts Most Commonly Affected Areas: Eyes: 113 burns Head, Face, and Neck: 83 burns Trunk: 57 burns Other/Unspecified: 14 burns Wrists and Hands: 463 burns Upper Limbs: 286 burns Multiple Specified Sites: 251 burns Lower Limbs: 213 burns

8. Medical Encounters Types of Medical Encounters: Emergency Department Visits: 1,095 cases Outpatient/Wound Clinic Visits: 143 cases Inpatient Hospitalizations: 81 cases Unspecified Visits: Remaining cases

9. Workers' Compensation Coverage Statistics: Lost Work Time and Medical Costs Paid: 7.7% of cases Medical Costs Only Paid: 40.2% of cases Non-Compensated Cases: Remaining cases

10. Common Burn Hazards in Restaurants

11. Detailed Burn Narratives

12. Annual Trend Analysis (2011-2023) Trends Over the Years: Peak Year: 2013 with 1,828 burns Lowest Year: 2020 with 1,186 burns, possibly due to COVID-19 impact Recent Increase: 1,482 burns in 2022

13. Key Findings

14. Recommendations Enhance Safety Training: Conduct regular training sessions focused on burn prevention and safe handling of hot substances. Include training on emergency response and first aid for burns. Improve Protective Equipment: Ensure availability of heat-resistant gloves, aprons, face shields, and other protective gear. Regularly inspect and maintain protective equipment to ensure effectiveness. Regular Safety Audits: Conduct frequent safety audits to identify and mitigate burn hazards in workplaces. Implement corrective actions based on audit findings to improve workplace safety. First Aid Training: Train all workers in basic first aid, with a focus on treating burns. Ensure first aid kits are well-stocked and easily accessible in the workplace. Policy Enforcement: Strictly enforce safety protocols and ensure immediate reporting and documentation of burn incidents. Implement disciplinary actions for non-compliance with safety procedures.

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