Don't slip up on fall prevention

Falls are the second leading cause of accidental deaths in North America - second only to motor vehicle accidents.

Most falls occur on the same level rather than from a height. They are often caused by slips and trips, making them easy to prevent.

Slips occur when the foot loses traction on a floor surface. This can occur because the surface is highly polished or because it has a spill of water, oil, grease, mud, fine powder or […]