Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention: A Practical Handbook, Second Edition

A comprehensive reference for prevention, control, and mitigation of slip, trip, and fall accidents, this well-illustrated and carefully researched volume covers standards and best practices relating to facility design, effective management control programs, test methods and standards relating to pedestrian safety, and slip resistance methods in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to fall exposure profiles of high-risk occupancies, with chapters devoted to healthcare and food service, the book includes step-by-step information on slip/fall accident reporting, investigation, and mitigation. It includes checklists, handouts, case studies, rich online resources, and an extensive bibliography.