Slips, Trips and Falls in Healthcare Risk Insight

Despite slips, trips and falls (STFs) accidents costing employers £500 million per year, STFs are often not taken seriously, causes are often poorly understood and risk assessment and management controls deficient. Healthcare employers are faced with visible and hidden costs. The effects on the individual involved in a slip, trip and fall accident can result in loss of income, pain & suffering, reduced quality of life, worry and stress.