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injuries accounted for 16.7% each, while back and trunk totaled 16.2%, and head
and neck 4.3%. During that same time period, sprains, strains, dislocations and
tears were the most commonly suffered slights, named in 48.3% of the claims.
Bruises, contusions and concussions followed with 22% and fractures were next
with 8.4%.
What is the
leading cause
of slips, trips and
falls in the health-
care workplace?
a.
failure to wear shoe
covers
b.
cords stretched
across walkways
c.
contaminants on the
floor
d.
texting while walking
Answer:
c
Fluid runoff is an
inevitable by-product of
arthroscopic surgery and
other orthopedic proce-
dures. It's also a main
offender in many slip,
trip and fall incidents,
making the floors
beneath hurried or preoc-
S T A F F S A F E T Y
RECOVERY IS NOT
SAFETY IS EASY
DriFloor™
Absorbent Pad
Trip-No-More™
Cord Alert
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