Slips, trips and falls aren’t always our number one safety concern. After all, most of us have had our share of slips and stumbles — and they usually result in only a few scrapes or bruises (and maybe a little blow to the ego).
But slips, trips and falls are a serious concern in the workplace. In fact, they are one of the top causes of injuries in today’s workplaces. Slips, trips and falls account for thousands of employee injuries each year, including some that are disabling and even fatal. About 20 percent of all workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips and falls. For the employer, recordable slips and falls result in an average of 11 days away from work and a sizable cost of $40,000 per incident.