Category: Slip & Fall At Work
Can A Mailman Sue For Falling? Mail Carrier Slip & Fall Accidents
Letter and mail carriers from the US Postal Service (USPS) carry 660 million mail pieces to over 142 million locations across the nation every day according to government data. Data through 2014 reveals that the USPS operates 31,000 post offices, delivering an annual number of 155 billion mail pieces. These mail delivery numbers are astonishing and yet the efficiency of operations remains impressive until the number of mail carriers suffering a slip and fall each…
Waitress Wins Slip And Fall Lawsuit Filed Against Her Employer
In a rare instance, a waitress has won a slip and fall lawsuit that was filed against the owner of the restaurant that she worked at. Waitress Sues Employer And Restaurant Owner In 2015, a waitress was working for the owner of Al Saha Restaurant in Dearborn, Michigan. The restaurant was closed for the night, everything had been put away, and the floors had been mopped. Then the restaurant owners friends showed up. The owner…
Increasing Worker Knowledge About Slip, Trip, & Falls
As a general rule, construction companies want to increase workplace safety while decreasing construction accidents. Until recently, safety training was usually very generic and focused on important topics but in very general ways. There has been a recent focus on slip, trip, and fall accidents in construction workplaces and the study of motion, of the gait of a worker, is the central theme of these new studies. It is possible to reduce slip and fall…
Is Your Workplace Safeguarded From Preventable Fall Hazards?
Workplace safety should be something that’s strived for constantly. Part of being a responsible business owner is making sure that your employees and customers are always safe and that your business is free of preventable hazards which could lead to serious accidents and injuries. Even if your workplace already has a safety plan in place, it’s good to hold regular safety reviews and determine if there’s anything more you can do to keep your business…
Workplace Slip And Fall Dangers: Firefighters
Firefighters assume certain risks when they respond to an emergency call that can make it difficult for them to receive compensation for slip and fall accidents. A firefighter who is at a fire scene that is immersed in bad weather could slip on an aluminum ladder, or they could slip and fall on the ice created by the water they are using to fight the fire. Communities all over the country are finding new ways…
The Dangers In Deliveries
In 2015, 745 truck drivers were killed while working on the job. This statistic includes all types of truck drivers, but it helps to emphasize the dangers delivery drivers face every day. While every company is interested in enhancing worker safety, the average delivery driver faces challenges that make avoiding serious injuries difficult. Concerns with traffic, the elements, and potential theft of goods while doing a delivery all play a role in making the job…
Slip And Fall Dangers Associated With Commercial Property Floors
The dangers of slip and fall accidents are everywhere, so people need to be prepared and diligent about walking surfaces, no matter where they are. Commercial floors can be especially tricky because of the sheer number of foot traffic passing through them on a daily basis. Thousands of Americans suffer from slip and fall accidents on commercial floors, either because of existing dangers or because of inattention. Slip and fall accidents often occur in wet…
Taking Steps Towards Floor Maintenance Procedures
According to OSHA, slips, trips and falls form a majority of accidents in businesses and industries – resulting in nearly 15 percent of deaths, which only follows motor vehicle accidents causing fatalities. Floor maintenance is vital if you’re looking to prevent slips, trips, and falls in your business premises. You probably need to clean your floors on a regular basis and you’ve likely been doing it in the same manner as when you first moved…
Greatest Fall Prevention Challenges On Work Sites
Work sites can easily result in industry accidents, as evidenced by OSHA data on the Department of Labor website. It is indicated that 15 percent of all accidental deaths are caused by slips, trips, and falls in general industries. In fact, the data reveals that these types of accidents only lag behind motor vehicles as a result of fatalities. What Are Slips, Trips, And Falls On Work Sites? Slips, trips, and falls can occur for…
What Are Same-Level Slip And Fall Dangers In The Workplace?
According to research from the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall accidents result in the most number of worker’s compensation claims and trigger the most number of occupational injuries for workers who are 55 and older. Employees slipping and falling on slick floors account for nearly 85 percent of worker’s compensation claims, according to the fifth edition of the Industrial Safety & Occupational Health Markets. Same-level slip and fall accidents exist anywhere at a…
Promoting Worker Knowledge About Slip, Trip, & Falls In The Workplace
While most employers and workers are familiar with the risks of driving for work-related purposes, chemical exposure and heavy machinery handling, few are familiar with the risks of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. Fatalities and injuries associated with slip, trip and falls have been steadily increasing over the last few decades in the United States. In fact, slip, trip and falls constitute 15 percent of all accidental deaths and come in a close…
Work Slip And Fall Law Changes
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that roughly 213,000 slip and fall injuries occur in the workplace each year. Over 600 of these are fatal accidents. If you have ever slipped and fell at work you’ve probably seen the benefits of having worker’s compensation firsthand. You were likely able to get your medical bills paid for, get some money for missing out on work and maybe a little extra for your pain and suffering. In the…
Slips, Trips And Falls On Construction Sites
Construction sites can be dangerous places. Whether activity on a site is boisterous and confusing, filled with distractions and dangers, or it’s a quiet scene waiting for something to happen, slips, trips and falls can happen. In fact, slip, trip and falls cause 15% of all accidental deaths, according to OSHA. The following types of construction site accidents can be dangerous, even fatal. Slips In Wet Areas Dangerous slips can happen when an area in…
Infamous Runway Falls
Fashion shows can be a lot of fun if you’re into that sort of thing. For some people, it’s not the modeling part that deserves the attention, but some claim the best part of a prestigious runway show is watching one of those self-assured models take a tumble. Some of these falls can be quick and flawless, to the point of not even thinking twice about it, but some of these falls have gone down…
Unstable Work Surfaces Causing Falls
Injuries that happen in the workplace are always traumatic. Workplace injuries due to unstable work surfaces should never happen. When they do it is of utmost importance to know your personal and professional rights. There is no compromise when it comes to demanding a secure work environment and that always includes securing all work surfaces to prevent slips, trips or falls. The Bureau of Labor Statistics 2009 data confirms that 605 workers were killed and…
Workplace Slip And Fall Accidents
Over 213,000 slip and fall injuries occur in the workplace each year, according to Center for Disease Control (CDC). More than 600 of these are fatal accidents. Although, the majority of workplace falls occur in the construction industry, no workplace is immune. Falls happen in an instant. Perhaps a floor is wet or someone has spilled something and failed to clean it up properly. Even office workers can be injured in workplace falls. Snow and…