Slips, trips and falls (STFs) are the second-most common cause of lost-workday injuries in general industry and can cause back injuries, sprains, strains, contusions, fractures, severe head injuries, ...

Some of the most common workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips and falls. How do safety managers identify their causes and implement effective solutions? Employee safety is one of the most ...

Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional death in the United States and the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (CDC). While not all falls are fatal, and many don’t cause any harm ...

"Every time you take a step, you are at risk for a potentially serious slip, trip or fall," says Kathleen England, director of the Red Cross Western Branch Office in Brookshire. Slips, trips and falls ...

As a safety coordinator, one of the most disturbing things I saw in 2021 was a video of an employee who was looking down at their phone while walking, slipped off a curb, and ended up being hit by a ...

One of the most common triggers of slips, trips, and falls are slippery or uneven surfaces because they can cause you to lose your footing easily. These are often caused by ice, snow, water, oil or ...

Slip, trip and falls are some of the most common accidents in the workplace. These accidents can cause various degrees of injuries, some of which can be devastating. Such injuries can result in ...

Slip, trip, and fall hazards can be present in many work environments, which can result in serious injuries and time away from work. It’s important that you understand how to recognize and control ...

Every year, people are injured as a result of falling while walking, jogging or running — especially during winter periods when traction tends to deteriorate. The military and civilian personnel of ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Learn why slips, trips, and falls are such serious wintertime safety hazards and where you can find the best treatment for injuries caused by falling on ice and snow. Every ...

Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls are a common and often a devastating problem among older adults. The results of falls cause a tremendous amount of morbidity, ...

When I came home from the gym, all four limbs were working fine. But not for long. Moments later, I got out of the shower. While grabbing a towel, I dripped water on the floor. My labradoodle was ...