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cameron
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How much injuries could be possible as an architect?
How bad would the injuries be?
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Charmaine coliins
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Architects' risk of injury is generally lower than that of many other professions.
Mild, relatively common injuries:
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI): These injuries can occur from long periods of computer work, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or neck pain.
Eye strain: Staring at a screen for long periods incredibox can lead to headaches and eye strain.
Muscle soreness: Sitting for long periods and in awkward positions while visiting sites can contribute to back pain and muscle tension.
Less common injuries, which may be moderate:
Slips, trips, and falls: This can happen at a construction site or while on a business trip.
Cuts and scratches: These can occur when using tools or when visiting a construction site.
Eye injury: Dust or debris at construction sites can pose a risk.
Mild, relatively common injuries:
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI): These injuries can occur from long periods of computer work, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or neck pain.
Eye strain: Staring at a screen for long periods incredibox can lead to headaches and eye strain.
Muscle soreness: Sitting for long periods and in awkward positions while visiting sites can contribute to back pain and muscle tension.
Less common injuries, which may be moderate:
Slips, trips, and falls: This can happen at a construction site or while on a business trip.
Cuts and scratches: These can occur when using tools or when visiting a construction site.
Eye injury: Dust or debris at construction sites can pose a risk.
Karin P.
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Hi Cameron,
Your most likely injuries as an architect (like any other office worker) are probably repetitive motion injuries and muscosceletal disorders of the neck and back due to long hours in the office and at the computer, lack of exercise and bad posture.
Another risk is mental health. The job can be pretty stressful at times and can have long hours especially when you are starting out.
Of course there are also construction site visits where something could fall on you or you could fall or slip as well as travel where accidents can occur.
I hope this helps. All the best! And may the sky not fall on your head!
KP
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Your most likely injuries as an architect (like any other office worker) are probably repetitive motion injuries and muscosceletal disorders of the neck and back due to long hours in the office and at the computer, lack of exercise and bad posture.
Another risk is mental health. The job can be pretty stressful at times and can have long hours especially when you are starting out.
Of course there are also construction site visits where something could fall on you or you could fall or slip as well as travel where accidents can occur.
I hope this helps. All the best! And may the sky not fall on your head!
KP
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Paul Iyoha, E.I.T
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Hello Cameron! From your query, it sounds like you're picturing something extreme, like unintentionally tumbling from a towering 30-story building. Let me reassure you, that's an incredibly rare occurrence!
Professionals like Architects and Engineers prioritize safety above all else, more than you'll find in many other fields. You're welcome to delve into this topic online, but rest assured, no architect is walking around with the fear of falling from a building or getting injured on a construction site. There's a robust system of safety precautions and protocols in place, all under the watchful eyes of dedicated safety officers. So, fear not! The safety measures are designed to protect everyone involved.
Professionals like Architects and Engineers prioritize safety above all else, more than you'll find in many other fields. You're welcome to delve into this topic online, but rest assured, no architect is walking around with the fear of falling from a building or getting injured on a construction site. There's a robust system of safety precautions and protocols in place, all under the watchful eyes of dedicated safety officers. So, fear not! The safety measures are designed to protect everyone involved.