Hazards & Controls
Physical Hazards
Slips and Falls

ADA advisory on slip resistance measurements for ground and floor surfaces

Table providing kinetic and static coefficients of friction

Steps You Can Take to Cut Your Accident Rates

Establish a due-diligence procedure with a goal of reducing slips and falls

Fact sheet on injury prevention from slips, trips and falls

A pie chart graphic

Guidance on shoes to help prevent slips, trips and falls

The Costs of Fall-Related Injuries for those over the age of 65

Science lesson includes a table of coefficients of friction

What a person can do to keep from falling in their home

An overview of the problem

Advice on slip, trip and fall prevention

Falls are the most common accidents in agriculture

Fall prevention with a focus on the elderly

Floor care maintenance to prevent slips and fall accidents

Preventing slips and falls by proper maintenance of floors

Preventing injuries involving slick indoor surfaces

The Complex Dynamics Behind Simple Accidents

Advice to prevent falls in the home

How one town in Wisconsin is handling this issue

In high-traffic areas, matting systems should be designed to eliminate potential hazards

A legal and practical perspective

Consumer oriented product certification program - NFSI Certified

Tips for preventing serious falls

Static coefficients of friction (COF) for walking/working surfaces

Fall assessment scoring system for patients

Discusses the results of Hendrich's unit-based fall prevention model study to prevent patient falls

Results of a study by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Many situations can cause a slip, trip or fall. Here are some of them

Fact sheets provide statistics and advice on how to reduce the risk of falling in older adults

One of every three adults 65 years or older falls each year in the USA

Includes a sample checklist primarily applicable for the office environment

Prevention through effective floor care

Parking lots, sidewalks, stairs and snow/ice hazards

Slip, trip and fall hazards are prevalent throughout school facilities

Safety information for fall prevention

The following recommendations are provided for your consideration

A study on reduction of falls among seniors

Advice for pedestrians

Slip resistance in practice

Identifies some areas that may require attention in and around your business premises

Here are some essential do's and don'ts in investigating the slip and fall claim

Proper products could prevent some of these accidents

Consumer Specialty Products Association challenges National Floor Safety Institute's test

Case study outlines a three-pronged approach to solve slippery floor conditions in a restaurant kitchen

Prevention of employees falling in the workplace

A business safety fact sheet

Causes of same level falls and recommended control measures

Actions to take to reduce business losses due to slips, trips and falls

Ten safety tips to help eliminate exposures

Purpose is to reduce fall hazards

How to prevent falls from equipment

Guidance on the prevention of slips, trips and falls in the workplace

Safety module on increasing safety awareness in the area of slips and falls

When strategically placed and properly maintained, there is probably no better tool for fall prevention

Guidelines to reduce potential slips, trips, and falls

General requirements for avoiding slips, trips and falls

Covers barricades, exits, walkways, guardrails and more

Use this worksheet to inspect your facility for compliance

The best prevention fits into four areas that can be recalled with the acronym SAFE

Make sure your employees follow these preventative techniques