SafetyBlog

Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common types of work-related injuries. Unfortunately, many employers overlook the dangers of such injuries, assuming they only involve minor injuries like cuts, scraps and bruising. According to data presented by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), however, 15% percent of all accidental deaths are the result of the slips, trips and falls, making it the second leading cause of accidental deaths (first being motor vehicles).A 2006 Liber …

Accounting for 12-15% of Worker's Compensation cases, slip and falls are one of the most common forms of work-related accidents. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one million people will experience a slip and fall accident, and unfortunately not all incidents are minor. Each year, more than 17,000 people die from slip and fall accidents. This is why it's important for business owners to take the necessary action to protect their employees and the public from …