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Institution     Health and Safety Executive
Résumé     Slip and trip accidents in the healthcare sector continue to be a cause for concern. Over 50% of RIDDOR reported major injuries in this sector are related to slips, trips and falls, both to staff and to patients. These accidents often result in serious injury and due to the vulnerability of the client group, in some cases have contributed to fatalities. Such accidents also result in significant cost to the NHS as a result of lost time, additional care requirements and financial claims by those suffering injury. The selection of suitable flooring is an important factor in the prevention of slips, as required by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Type de rapport     Report
Date     2011