Safety Newz

We live in a time where most people just don't seem to care about other people's safety. Or do they? Dr. Mark Fagiano from Empathy Vision (empathyvision.com) discusses the reality behind the concept of empathy and how it plays into slip, trip and fall prevention.

Preventing slips, trips and falls is just got that much easier! Cory Davis from Real Time Risk Solutions (realtimerisksolutions/slips-trips-and-falls) reveals hows his innovative smartphone app can help businesses large and small better manage the risks associated with slips, trips, and falls.

Same level falls are a leading cause of both employee and patient injuries in the healthcare industry. Wendy Stephenson, Vice President of the Risk Management for The Risk Authority (theriskauthority.com)talks about how her company goes about preventing hospital slips, trips and falls.

Bathtubs and showers are routinely exposed to shampoos, conditioners, bath oils and other slippery substances and when combined with mineral deposits can create a slippery film. Often referred to as "Polymerization", these films are difficult to remove and are a leading cause of bathtub slip and fall events for the hospitality industry.

Greg Wenthe from the Safe Step Company talks about how his company has been safety treating bathtubs and showers for the countries largest hotels.

Former Assistant Director of Labor Ed Foulke discusses OSHA's view of workplace slips, trips, and falls at the NFSI's 2015 Slip Trip and Fall Prevention Symposium.

The Slip, Trip and Fall Symposium was held on the campus of Emory University on April 28, 2015. A video recording is available at nfsi.org.

CNA Insurance Company's Assistant Vice President Shari Falkenburg speaks at the NFSI's 2015 Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Symposium on how her company utilizes tribometry as a slip and fall prevention tool.

The Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Symposium was held on April 28, 2015 on the Campus of Emory University. A video of the presentation is available at nfsi.org.

Safety begins at ground level! The people that clean and maintain your floors each day are on the front line in the battle to prevent slips, trips and falls but are often overlooked.

Steve Spencer, Facilities Specialist formerly with State Farm Insurance discusses how he managed millions of square feet of flooring with a focus on safety and how by engaging your housekeeping and maintenance staff can reduce slip, trip and fall injuries.

San Antonio Texas based personal injury attorney Jason DeSouza discusses the issues surrounding slip and fall litigation and the challenges Plaintiffs face when filing a lawsuit.

It all begins at ground level! Marc Adelman from the Perkins Eastman architectural firm shares an architects view of slips, trips and falls and discusses the process used to select the proper type of flooring materials for their projects.

At the end of the day most of the financial costs associated with slip, trip, and fall injuries is paid by an insurance provider. Thad Whittier, AVP, Casualty Loss Control Risk management Group AWAC Services Company discusses how his company is helping their clients prevent slips, trips and falls.