Protecting Ourselves from Slips, Trips and Falls

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults age 72 and older and are the second leading cause of death for ages 63-71. Falls are also the main cause of injuries to children under age 14.

In 2009, more than 26,100 Americans died as a result of falls, and more than 8.5 million were treated in the emergency room for a fall related injury. Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all ages except 15-24 years old. The resources below can help you protect yourself and your loved ones from falls.
Source: Injury Facts 2011 ed.

Safety Fact Sheets

• Fall Prevention Brochure
• 5 Minute Safety Talk - Slips, Trips and Falls (This goes along with the presentation)
• Slips, Trips and Falls Presentation | If you would like the PowerPoint version of this presentation please e-mail kallen@utahsafetycouncil.org.
• Fall Prevention for Children
• Fall Prevention among the Elderly
• Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults
• Fall Prevention Checklist
• Guard Against Slips and Trips with this Fall Prevention Quiz
• Measures that can be Taken to Prevent Childhood Falls
• Raise Awareness about Ladder Safety
• Safe Winter Walking - Paycheck Stuffer
• Slips, Trips and Falls at Home
• Slips, Trips and Falls Quiz
• When Slips Get Serious: The Basics on Fall-Proofing Your Home

Other Resources:

• Fall Prevention Poster
• National Council on Aging
• CDC Healthy Aging: Fall Prevention Project Toolkit to Prevent Senior Falls

Request FREE Take Safety Home Resource materials. These materials are a valuable addition to any safety meeting or employee safety fair and something that employees can take home and share with family members.