We all know the importance of protecting an employee working at heights; we routinely use PPE such as full body harnesses, self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) and lanyards for fall protection to prevent ...

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

Absence of grab bars, tripping hazards and broken flooring in the home environment can significantly amplify the relationship ...

Most people don’t think twice when walking into a store, stepping onto a friend’s porch, or heading into a public building. The ground beneath their feet feels steady, and hazards often go unnoticed.

Emergency physicians see the aftermath of household falls every shift, and their message is blunt: many of the worst injuries start with small, familiar objects on the floor. For older adults in ...