It’s officially feeling like fall, the temperatures are cooler, the leaves are changing and it’s a good time to think about fall prevention and safety as we get ready for winter. Some proactive steps ...

Tens of thousands of employers and more than 1 million workers across the country are joining the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from June 2 - 6 in safety stand-downs to focus on saving ...

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of the act of training is the process of learning the skills necessary to do a particular job or activity. Such activities involve work safety and ...

Every winter, no matter what the industry is or how the work conditions are, slips, trips and falls consistently remains the top cause of workplace injuries and accidents. These are injuries and ...

Patient safety is a top priority in healthcare, and one of the biggest challenges hospitals face is preventing falls. These accidents can lead to longer hospital stays and even serious injury.1 While ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

The A1 medical/surgical unit at Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati reduced its fall rate from 10 falls per 1,000 patient days to two falls per 1,000 patient days over three years through a ...

The company said the AI system enhances safety by detecting potential falls in cargo zones, offering customizable alerts and integration with video monitors for added protection.

Falls in acute care settings represent a significant challenge to patient safety, with potentially severe physical, psychological, and economic consequences. In hospitals, falls can lead to injury, ...

Pediatric falls in hospital settings represent a significant yet largely preventable patient safety challenge. Falls can result in pain, injury and prolonged hospital stays, while also imposing ...