When employees slip and fall in your organization it affects your ability to carry out your mission. We commonly associate falls with members and guests, but think about the effects of an employee falling and missing one week of work. To your organization… You find a temporary replacement, or move an employee from another area. But...
Slips, trip and falls are one of the most frequent injuries among our customers. The severity of these injuries varies from a sprained ankle to a fractured hip, or worse. At first glance, falls may seem uncontrollable – and to some extent they are. We cannot expect to prevent every fall; however, you can...
We’ve discussed this topic internally and externally, and our collective learning is that achieving a balanced approach between playing and supervising is often easier said than done. But this post will help to give you an idea of where to draw the line between playing and supervising. An effective balance is achieved when staff understand...
Have you ever taken a nasty tumble? I certainly have, and they can injure more than just my pride. The National Safety Council knows how dangerous falls can be as well, and so this week the National Safety Council is focusing on preventing slips, trips and falls for National Safety Month. We cannot underestimate...