The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

Medicare covers fall risk assessments during routine preventive visits for beneficiaries enrolled in Part B. If you have a history of recent falls or issues with walking and balance, you may be a ...

A close call at an industrial minerals operation has highlighted the risks of falling material at mine dig faces.

They found that taking measures to reduce fall hazards around the home lowers the overall rate of falls by 26%. This typically includes an assessment of fall hazards in and around the home and ...

Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new Cochrane review.

Effective occupational health and safety management requires a structured approach to hazard identification and risk assessment, which is best achieved by a management system. The implementation of an ...

WorkSafe Western Australia has released preliminary information from its investigation into a March 2026 incident at a mine ...