Stair Safety in the Workplace
According to the HSE, there were 119 000 reported cases of work-related slips, trips and falls last year. Slips happen when there isn’t enough traction between the footwear and walking surface, whereas trips happen when the foot gets caught in an object, causing the loss of balance. The types of injuries in non-fatal stair accidents are bruises, bone fractures and sprains. Stair safety can help reduce these risks by reviewing a few practices! If slips and trips in the stairway are common in your workplace, review the stair design first and foremost. Ensure that the stair width is adequate for… Read more