While older employees sustain fewer total injuries, physiological changes and comorbidities cause modern workplace slips, trips and falls to become exponentially more severe.

Winter brings snow, ice and wet conditions that significantly increase the risk of slips, trips and falls—one of the leading causes of injury-related emergency department visits. From icy sidewalks to ...

This story was produced by Amy Ramirez-Leal and distributed by Next Net. Millions of people end up in the ER every year because of accidents that could have been prevented. The results are often ...

Slips, trips, and falls are the largest causes of workplace injuries. The only accidents that more often result in personal injury are those involving a motor vehicle. Sometimes the injuries caused ...

Summer brings sunshine, sandals—and a spike in slip-and-fall accidents. As crowds flock to pools, amusement parks, outdoor malls, and restaurants with patios, property owners and businesses need to ...

Slips, trips and falls can happen to anyone, and they can cause serious injuries, especially for older adults. 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 will have a fall, but many of these accidents can be ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips and falls resulted in 885 workplace fatalities in 2023. These incidents are often preventable: slips occur when there’s not enough traction ...

A woman rushes to help a man lying on the ground after a fall. Snellings Law's Free Fall Prevention Guide For Seniors and Their Caregivers Snellings Law highlights risks of slips, trips, and falls and ...

Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of occupational injuries at Purdue University. Minimize the number of slip, trip and fall occupational injuries at Purdue! Surface conditions are the ...