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Pop Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About Workplace Slips, Trips, and Falls

Feb. 13, 2020

In the U.S., “falls” account for over 8 million emergency room visits per year. More than 25% of nonfatal work injuries resulting in days away from work were related to slips, trips, and falls.

Safety regulations to prevent workplace injuries have been around for nearly 50 years, yet occupational hazards and the results of those hazards continue to cost us in lives, lost productivity, and insurance claims. Given rising trends related to distractions and the ever-present injuries that still exist in all industries, how much do you know about the impact of slips, trips, and falls on today’s workplace?

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