Nov. 17—(StatePoint) Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are seniors more at ...

With over 8 million people treated for fall-related injuries in 2004, falls are the leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injuries treated in hospital With over 8 million people treated for ...

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 ...

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, ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workplace slips, trips and falls were among the top three causes of work-related injuries and lost time and productivity in 2020, along with exposure ...

Injuries can occur at any workplace. UMass Lowell follows the OSHA standard for maintaining general industry around walking/working surfaces, etc. to minimize the potential for slips, trips, and falls ...

Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious and fatal injuries. According to Injury Facts, these incidents took 46,653 lives in workplaces and homes in 2022. The National Floor Safety Institute reports ...