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Investigators take multifaceted approach to understand and prevent falls

June 30, 2016

Falls are among the most common causes of injury in the workplace. They can lead to severe injury, even death, but—with the proper precautions—they can be prevented. Without the proper precautions, same-level falls can occur during the simple act of walking, while falls to a lower level can occur from a ladder, scaffolding, roof, or other structure above the ground.

Here’s why you need these five items in your office

Anti-fatigue mats, for instance, improve comfort of employees who stand

Sean Rudner

March 16, 2016

Regardless of where you work and what you do, there are always going to be safety hazards. Luckily for you, there are places where businesses can go to get exactly what they need to equip their offices with not only safety equipment, but all types of business supplies.

STABILgrippers provide protection on slippery indoor surfaces

February 29, 2016

The product is an innovative non-slip footwear solution that provides best-in-class safety and performance for people who work on slippery indoor surfaces. Designed for superior traction in even the slickest messes from water to grease, simply stretch and affix to the bottom of your footwear to reduce the risk of slips and falls.

Winter weather walking: Keep your hands free

January 28, 2016

Winter precipitation can bring an increased risk for slips and falls on the ice and snow. Julia Henderson-Kalb, M.S., OTR/L, an instructor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University, recommends some simple steps to minimize fall risk.

Working in a winter wonderland

Four things to know about snow

A U.S. DOL Blog post

January 22, 2016

Here are four things every employer should know in the winter: 1. What do I need to know about shoveling snow? Shoveling snow can be a strenuous activity, particularly because cold weather can be taxing on the body, and can create the potential for exhaustion, dehydration, back injuries, or heart attacks.

A U.S. Department of Labor blog post

Why this counts: slips, trips and falls in the workplace

December 17, 2015

Every so often as I walk down the halls of the BLS headquarters building in Washington, D.C., I notice a few drips of coffee or water on our otherwise shiny floors. My first reaction is to stoop down and wipe up the spill, or to grab one of the handy “caution” signs we have around the building, to avoid a slip or fall.

Identify & control slips, trips & fall hazards

Sean O'Brien

December 2, 2015

One of the big challenges for safety managers when it comes to managing slips, trips and falls is to identify and place critical control and accident prevention measures into working environments.

From NIOSH's Research Rounds bulletin

Slip-resistant shoes reduce food service workers’ compensation claims

November 30, 2015

Each year, food service businesses report that slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common causes of worker injury leading to time away from work. However, employers and workers can avoid slip, trips, and falls by keeping floors clean and dry, fixing flooring defects, using properly designed stairs and handrails, and, as a new study finds, by wearing slip-resistant shoes.