MIOSHA Healthcare Resources
Home Health
General
Free Matching Funds for Safety Equipment
Slips, Trips
& Falls
When you Slip, Trip or Fall your adding unnecessary force against your body.
Falling Forward—can affect arms and travel up to the shoulders, neck and upper spine.
Falling Backward—can knock your pelvis out from its normal position (when you fall on your behind) and hurt your lower back.
Take a Moment to Prevent a S/T/F:
• Watch where you are walking
• Wear good footwear
• Help prevent obstacles
• Look ahead to see that it’s clear ahead
• Keep areas clean from clutter