Slips, trips and falls injure more than a million Americans every year, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Center for Disease Control. These types of accidents account for an average of 11 days of lost work and 15 to 17 percent of all workers’ compensation expenditures. Most of these injuries are entirely preventable if facility managers and property owners take a proactive stance on safety. What Causes Slips, Trips and Falls in a Commercial Office Building or Other Facility? A slip or trip does not always end in a fall, but when it […]
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