Most falls among people with osteoporosis happen at home. Use this room-by-room checklist to eliminate tripping hazards.

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Each year, EC&M publishes a gallery that looks at "The Top 10 OSHA Violations." In the latest gallery, Fall Protection — General Requirements was the most frequently cited workplace safety standard ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

Falling is scary. The good news is that AI-powered fall detection exists to reduce fears and risks associated with falling. Some fall prevention technologies help people respond to ...

Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers. Falls from height remain one of ...

A new year means a new calendar, but it does not mean a clean slate. Unfortunately, the problems of 2025 still persist, and it will take effort and action to change them. But for problems with known ...

Patient falls due system failures often stem from communication and workflow issues, not poor adherence to fall prevention bundles, says ECRI.