According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those who are 65 and older are particularly vulnerable to falling. In fact, the CDC's data shows that one in four, or several million individuals of this age, fall on an annual basis. Only half of them...
Public showers are prime places for slip-and-fall accidents
Whether you're staying at a hotel, have a loved one that lives in a nursing home or are visiting a gym, bathrooms are some of the most dangerous places where slip and falls are commonplace, especially for older adults. There are some minor modifications that facility...
How common are slip-and-fall incidents?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data shows that slips, trips and falls account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths. Only car crashes claim more lives. Being able to prevent these types of incidents requires us to identify where and how these...
Slips are falls are common among workers and the elderly
Each year, more than 8 million Americans end up visiting emergency rooms after a fall. According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), these occasions account for just over 21 percent of all hospital visits. Slips and falls account for 12 percent of these...