November is fall prevention month

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November is Fall Prevention Month, dedicated to reducing falls and the injuries that result. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian older adults and are a serious issue in the workplace.

Fall protection generally refers to all of the controls and the process used to lessen the impact and severity of a potential fall should it occur.

Some tips for preventing falls in the workplace include:

• Create a safe and clean work space
• Conduct regular risk assessments
• Train your employees on how to properly use their tools, equipment and machinery
• Clean up your site daily

For more information, visit https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/