How many of us ignore injuries?

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

I got to think ing about how important it is that we all take care of ourselves, given the physical nature of our work. Ti's one thing to tell an injured worker to see a Dr., but how many of us take care of ourselves if we are injured in the field ( assuming non-emergency here...not life and death)??

Do you stay off your feet? Take care of your back Or your hands? Shoulders? Knees? Or do you ignore the pain and keep going?

I thought this might be an interesting poll that if we all answer it honestly, could make some of us think about changing a bad habit.... Here's hoping you take good care of yourself!

Beth

[One Tough Pressure 580]

It depends on what it is. If I know that general care by me will resolve the issue in a timely manner then I do not go, but if I am in doubt or it has lasted longer than expected, then I will drag myself in there.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

I used to...(and sometimes still do...yes I am stubborn) neglect any injuries unless they put me on my back.

Call me a trooper or a goof, but if it doesnt kill me, dont that make me stronger?!

The debate continues...

I know, I need to take better care of myself, wear my PPE, rinse off more frequently, avoid unnecessary exposure and yet I insist on my guys doing it while I dont doesnt set a good example.

I'm going to the corner now...

Rod~

[R L S 14]

I am invinsible until I die!!!. I am very bad about going to the doc. After 3 years of working on a hotshot crew and doing laborer jobs all my short life pain and fatiuge is just another thing to deal with. But I do need to make myself wear my full PPE because I know if I dont it will come back and bite me.

Richard

[Craig 111]

I have great health insurance but I don't think they know who I am!

Actually I've had a problem with my arm now for 8 weeks. It's not going away, but darnit, I just don't have the time to see a Doc.

[rocco 14]

Well I normally put it off but now that I am married she doesnt let me! She'll let me put it off for a day but then she makes me go to the Doc!

[James 624]

You don't see many pressure cleaner's over 50. The older you get the better you have to maintain your body for this biz.

[EmpirePW 14]

I haven't been to the doctor in six years and the last time I went I didn't want to but the my baseball coach made me go to get X-rays (which turned out to be nothing but a sprain). I had a third degree burn on my hand 2 years ago and I didn't go to the doctor for it. It is going to take some serious hurting before I go to a doctor. Maybe that's just me though.

[PLD 14]

I tend to my injuries as they occur, but only see a doctor if I cannot fix it myself or the outcome will be worse if I do not. I don't have a good example now, but... If I had a gash on the back of my thigh, I whip out the needle and thread. Same thing on my face, I see a doctor. Sinus infection, Eckerds. Pneumonia, doctor. Broken toe, tape. Broken finger, doctor.

[acidburn 14]

I tend to my injuries as they occur, but only see a doctor if I cannot fix it myself or the outcome will be worse if I do not. I don't have a good example now, but... If I had a gash on the back of my thigh, I whip out the needle and thread. Same thing on my face, I see a doctor. Sinus infection, Eckerds. Pneumonia, doctor. Broken toe, tape. Broken finger, doctor.

Now why does the toe get the "shaft" so to speak?....LOL...I thought that was hilarious!

I kinda rate things the same way as pldoolittle. Basically, if it isn't life threatening, life altering, or permanently damaging....i ain't goin to no frickin doc!

[Mike Williamson 198]

I used to avoid going to the doc for injuries...but since I discovered that they like to prescribe vicodin for any little ache or pain, I go a bit more frequently these days. :lgsick:

[Don Phelps 85]

I know where you can trade those in for chems. :lgbugeyes

[Mike Williamson 198]

I know where you can trade those in for chems. :lgbugeyes

LOL, that's what I've heard.