Slip and Fall Injuries are a major problem in businesses of all sizes. Even a minor spill can lead to loss of time, major injury of loss of life. Here are some statistics about slip and fall accidents that you need to know:
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statics, Slip and Fall injuries are the 3rd largest cause of workplace injuries.
- According to the National Safety Council, slips and falls are the single largest cause of Emergency Room visits.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 303,800 workplace fall injuries in 2000.
- The average slip and fall injury costs $28,000.
- An estimated 300,000 disabling injuries occur each year in the American work force, resulting in 1,400 worker deaths. Slips, trips and falls account for 15 to 20 percent of all workers’ compensation costs.
- According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 15 percent of incidental workplace deaths are caused by slips, trips and falls, second only to traffic accident fatalities.
- Even a single incident can raise worker’s compensation costs, decrease productivity, lead to whole-operation-downtime and decrease morale. No one wants to work in an unsafe environment, and one where slips and falls can be prevented by aren’t is a major blow to the mentality of your workforce.
Knowing all of this, why wouldn’t you do everything possible to prevent slip and fall accidents in your facility? Our SD007-06 Vinyl Safety Decals promote awareness of slip and fall areas by reminding employees that surfaces may be wet and to be extra careful where these signs are posted.
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