Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic but it s important.
Slippery floors prevent falls.
Shoelaces need to be tied correctly.
Every year over 155 000 slip and fall injuries are reported resulting in 3 500 fatal injuries and accounting for one half of all accidental deaths in the home.
Prevent falls with these simple fall prevention measures from reviewing your medications to hazard proofing your home.
Keep the floor dry.
Clean up spills immediately.
For example an alkaline solvent used in a greasy kitchen could actually make the floor more slippery if not rinsed off after cleaning so proper training is really important.
Indoor control measures can help reduce the incidence of slips and falls.
Rounded aggregate can be slippery when concrete wears.
So make sure spills and splashes are wiped up right way.
Terrazzo gives good appearance and wears well but can be slippery when wet when excess polish used or when dusty.
This is so important.
Slippery floors bathtubs and showers kitchens and other wet flooring surfaces such as pool decks and sidewalks can be extremely dangerous and a high risk liability.
Whenever a fall related injury is investigated the footwear needs to be evaluated to see if it contributed to the incident.
Interior surface is often sealed to prevent dusting and absorption of liquids this can increase slipperiness.
Wet floors can make virtually any type of flooring slippery and cause slips and falls.
The shoes we wear can play a big part in preventing falls.
Display wet floor signs as needed.
This is such an important and often overlooked step.
Next use a planogram to map out the placement of fall prevention mats in main and secondary entrances high traffic areas and areas identified during the audit where loose or uncontained materials oil dust water could make the floor slippery.
Make sure they have backing material that will not slide on the floor.
As you get older physical changes and health conditions and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions make.
Use anti skid adhesive tape in troublesome areas.
In addition resilient non slippery flooring prevents or reduces foot fatigue and contributes to slip prevention measures.
Quarry tiles ceramic tiles.
In workplaces where floors may be oily or wet or where workers spend considerable time outdoors prevention of fall incidents should focus on selecting proper footwear.
Use moisture absorbent mats with beveled edges in entrance areas.
Keep the floor clutter free.
Consider custom sized mats for the intended area.