Slips, trips, and falls can be costly for a company. As one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries and 8.9 million hospital visits each year, falls can be prevented by utilizing workplace safety posters so that employees don’t get hurt on the job. Slips, trips, and falls also comprise many general industry accidents, and according to the Department of Labor, they make up 15% of all accidental deaths per year. Over 95 million work hours are lost each year.
Slips, trips and falls can be the result of wet or greasy foods, loose flooring, carpeting or mats, electrical cords, polished floors, and uneven walkway surfaces. In order to prevent falls, housekeeping may be an organizational priority. Taking steps like planning ahead, posting workplace compliance posters, assigning responsibilities to groups of people, and implementing a routine are among some of the ways to prevent falls from occurring. Other things including creating and maintaining proper lighting, wearing proper shoes, are maintaining the right lighting are ways to also prevent falling.
Our goal at Compliance Poster Company is achieve labor law and safety posting compliance. Give us a call today so we can explore ways to keep your company compliant.