Safety » Slips and Falls
Safety bulletins on slips and falls. Technical information on the control of hazards from walking and working surfaces. Safety checklists.
Approximate Coefficients of Friction [11544] 
Table providing kinetic and static coefficients of friction
Table providing kinetic and static coefficients of friction
Building Service Contractors & Floor Safety Assurance Programs [26782]
Establish a due-diligence procedure with a goal of reducing slips and falls
Establish a due-diligence procedure with a goal of reducing slips and falls
Costs of Fall Injuries Among Older Adults [3554]
The Costs of Fall-Related Injuries for those over the age of 65
The Costs of Fall-Related Injuries for those over the age of 65
Determining the Coefficient of Friction [11543]
Science lesson includes a table of coefficients of friction
Science lesson includes a table of coefficients of friction
Don’t Let Equipment Be the Cause of Slips, Trips and Falls [14698]
Prevent these conditions and you can help control the risk of injury and loss
Prevent these conditions and you can help control the risk of injury and loss
Fall Prevention for People with Disabilities and Older Adults [23606]
What a person can do to keep from falling in their home
What a person can do to keep from falling in their home
Floor Mats under Chairs [27035]
Recommends that floor mats not be used under chairs for the following safety reasons
Recommends that floor mats not be used under chairs for the following safety reasons
Matting System Design [26785]
In high-traffic areas, matting systems should be designed to eliminate potential hazards
In high-traffic areas, matting systems should be designed to eliminate potential hazards
National Floor Safety Institute [11547]
Consumer oriented product certification program - NFSI Certified
Consumer oriented product certification program - NFSI Certified
OSHA Standard Interpretation of COF [27209]
Static coefficients of friction (COF) for walking/working surfaces
Static coefficients of friction (COF) for walking/working surfaces
Patient Injury Fall Prevention Programs ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Discusses the results of Hendrich's unit-based fall prevention model study to prevent patient falls
[22437] Discusses the results of Hendrich's unit-based fall prevention model study to prevent patient falls
Pedestrian Falling Accidents in Transit Terminals [25068]
Results of a study by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Results of a study by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls [25128]
Many situations can cause a slip, trip or fall. Here are some of them
Many situations can cause a slip, trip or fall. Here are some of them
Preventing Falls Among Older Adults [3555]
Fact sheets provide statistics and advice on how to reduce the risk of falling in older adults
Fact sheets provide statistics and advice on how to reduce the risk of falling in older adults
Preventing Falls Among Older Adults [16724]
One of every three adults 65 years or older falls each year in the USA
One of every three adults 65 years or older falls each year in the USA
Preventing Slips and Falls on Snow and Ice [26179]
Parking lots, sidewalks, stairs and snow/ice hazards
[26179] Parking lots, sidewalks, stairs and snow/ice hazards
Preventing Slips and Trips [9452]
Safety module on increasing safety awareness in the area of slips and falls
Safety module on increasing safety awareness in the area of slips and falls
Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community [28799]
A study on reduction of falls among seniors
A study on reduction of falls among seniors
Reporting Slip and Fall Accidents [23421]
When submitting investigating slip and fall accidents, please note things such as outlined here
When submitting investigating slip and fall accidents, please note things such as outlined here
Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention [22182]
Identifies some areas that may require attention in and around your business premises
Identifies some areas that may require attention in and around your business premises
Slip-and-Fall Claim Checklist [24594]
Here are some essential do's and don'ts in investigating the slip and fall claim
Here are some essential do's and don'ts in investigating the slip and fall claim
Slip-Resistance Test Disagreements [26780]
Consumer Specialty Products Association challenges National Floor Safety Institute's test
Consumer Specialty Products Association challenges National Floor Safety Institute's test
Slippery Kitchen Floor Safety [26783]
Case study outlines a three-pronged approach to solve slippery floor conditions in a restaurant kitchen
Case study outlines a three-pronged approach to solve slippery floor conditions in a restaurant kitchen
Slips, Trips, Falls and Risk Control [29003]
Actions to take to reduce business losses due to slips, trips and falls
Actions to take to reduce business losses due to slips, trips and falls
U.S. Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors [2070]
Selected Programs Using Home Assessment and Modification
Selected Programs Using Home Assessment and Modification
Walk-Off Matting [26784]
When strategically placed and properly maintained, there is probably no better tool for fall prevention
When strategically placed and properly maintained, there is probably no better tool for fall prevention
Walking - Working Surfaces Checklist [18899]
Walking - Working Surfaces Checklist also includes ladders and scaffolds
[18899] Walking - Working Surfaces Checklist also includes ladders and scaffolds
Walking - Working Surfaces Checklists [22420]
General requirements for avoiding slips, trips and falls
General requirements for avoiding slips, trips and falls
Walking and Working Surfaces Safety SOPs [27063] Covers barricades, exits, walkways, guardrails and more
Walking-Working Surfaces Checklist [23116]
Use this worksheet to inspect your facility for compliance
Use this worksheet to inspect your facility for compliance
Workplace Slips, Trips and Falls [31764]
Make sure your employees follow these preventative techniques
[31764] Make sure your employees follow these preventative techniques
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