The State of Science on Occupational Slips, Trips and Falls on the Same Level
نویسندگان
چکیده
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, 71 Frankland Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748 USA French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS), 54501 Vandoeuvre, Cedex, France Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK Grado Department of Industrial and System Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
منابع مشابه
State of science: occupational slips, trips and falls on the same level *
Occupational slips, trips and falls on the same level (STFL) result in substantial injuries worldwide. This paper summarises the state of science regarding STFL, outlining relevant aspects of epidemiology, biomechanics, psychophysics, tribology, organisational influences and injury prevention. This review reaffirms that STFL remain a major cause of workplace injury and STFL prevention is a comp...
متن کاملGlobal Cooperation for Prevention of STFs (Slips, Trips and Falls)
and Asia) attended this international conference. Thirty-two presenters presented research results, case studies, related technology development, and governmental approaches, followed by lively discussions. A workshop on fall prevention and protection was held during the afternoon of the second day. This workshop was organized as a part of the " Occupational Safety and Health Research Strategie...
متن کاملPreventing slips, trips, and falls in the workplace.
Slips, trips, and falls (STFs) are the number one cause of injuries in the workplace and happen in all types of work environments. According to federal OSHA, slips, trips, and falls cause 15 percent of all workplace deaths and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. STFs can result in head injuries, back injuries, broken bones, cuts and lacerations, sprained muscles, or even...
متن کاملبررسی ریسک سرخوردن دربخش های مختلف بیمارستان منتخب دانشگاه علوم پزشکی شیراز
Abstract Introduction: One of the relatively common accidents in work place environments is Slips, Trips and Falls (STF) that can cause back injuries, sprains & strains, bruises, contusions, fractures, tears and even death. Aim of this study was slip risk assessment in different sections of a hospital in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study ...
متن کاملPreventing Slips and Falls through Leisure-Time Physical Activity: Findings from a Study of Limited-Service Restaurants
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Physical activity has been shown to be beneficial at improving health in some medical conditions and in preventing injury. Epidemiologic studies suggest that physical activity is one factor associated with a decreased risk for slips and falls in the older (≥ 65 years) adult population. While the risk of slips and falls is generally lower in younger than in older adults; lit...
متن کامل