Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

A comprehensive reference for prevention, control, and mitigation of slip, trip, and fall accidents, this well-illustrated and carefully researched volume covers standards and best practices relating to facility design, effective management control programs, test methods and standards relating to pedestrian safety, and slip resistance methods. In addition to fall exposure profiles of high-risk occupations, the book contains chapters devoted to healthcare and food service. It provides step-by-step information on slip/fall accident reporting, investigation, and mitigation. It also includes checklists, handouts, case studies, rich online resources, and an extensive bibliography.