Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  Every year millions are injured in slip and falls. The results of these incidents can have a serious impact on the health of the person who goes down. Annual health care costs associated with slip and falls total in the many billions. Falling is especially dangerous for the elderly. Contact Hipskind & McAninch, LLC to hear the reflections of a legal expert on the matter.

There are many causes for slip and falls. Most incidents are avoidable. Here is a list of tips to prevent slip and falls in your home:

Caution Wet Floor Signs

Wet floors are a frequent cause of falls in the home. Caution! Wet Floor signs are a great way to make it very obvious that there is a fall hazard to be mindful of. This is a classic case of “better safe than sorry.” While it may seem silly to put up such a sign in your home, it’s a lot better than the alternative.

Treating Slippery Surfaces

Staying vigilant in preventing slip and falls sometimes means being in tune with the elements. In places where snow and ice are known to create slip and fall hazards, being proactive and responsive is the best way to stop slip and falls before they start.

All slippery surfaces should be coated to create friction. Many materials can be used. The most common ones are sand, dirt, salt, cardboard, and adhesive strips.

Keeping Stairways Clutter Free

This won’t be the last time we see stairs as a potential hazard. It’s a simple fix to make sure that every stair is free from items that could cause anyone to take a nasty fall.

Child-Proofing Windows

A parent’s worst nightmare can be prevented with simple mindfulness and proactivity. Many young children are injured or killed falling from windows every year. Hardware stores and online venues are great places to buy materials for child-proofing your windows.

Proper Use of Step-Stools and Ladders

People often can take safety measures for granted in favor of foolish decisions. It doesn’t have to be the case. The difference between a nasty fall and returning to the ground safely and securely is sometimes about the little things. Preventing improper use of scaling tools is about playing it safe and understanding that gravity doesn’t discriminate.

Using ladders with two people is a classic safety measure that helps to prevent an untold number of injuries annually. Likewise, using step stools correctly is a great way to prevent falls.

Wall Mounted Soap Dispensers

Falling in the shower or bathtub can happen for several reasons. Wall-mounted soap dispensers help to reduce the chances that a shower-related slip and fall incident will occur from slipping on bars of soap. Their location on the wall also encourages people to be close to a source of stabilizing their balance.

Friction Stickers in the Tub or Shower

While we’re on the subject of bathroom and shower trip hazards, non-slip stickers and pads are known to be an effective deterrent against slip and falls. By creating friction under the soles of our feet, the chances to lose our balance on wet, smooth, slippery surfaces are greatly reduced to a virtual non-factor.

Keeping Stairways Well Lit

Preventing slip and falls is sometimes as easy as a series of night lights on the stairs, or keeping a light source that won’t allow stairs to disappear into the darkness. Every year people are injured from falling because they can’t see where they’re stepping.

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