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Understanding and Preventing Falls - An Ergonomics Approach (Hardcover)
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Understanding and Preventing Falls - An Ergonomics Approach (Hardcover)
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Fall accidents are a major problem. In the workplace, falls are the
largest category of accident leading to serious injury. In the UK,
for example, estimates from the Health and Safety Executive suggest
the cost of falls each year is in excess of 300 million to
employers and 800 million to society. Away from work, as many as
2.5 million people each year may have serious enough injuries from
falling in the home or during leisure activities to require a visit
to hospital. While there have been reductions in numbers of
accidents in other categories over recent decades, falls have
remained at a consistent high level. Despite this, most falls are
preventable. This book provides an authoritative guide to the
nature and extent of falls and examines the causes from a
combination of factors, such as the design and condition of the
walking surface, cleaning and maintenance procedures, lighting,
weather, and individual activity, fitness and vision. The book also
considers different types of falls, namely slips and trips on the
level, falls on stairs, falls from height, falls in the workplace,
and falls during entry/egress from vehicles. This volume discusses
methods for prevention, drawing on the latest research. The case is
made for an ergonomics approach, involving a holistic view of the
complex interaction between people and the environment. While more
obvious aspects such as the nature of footwear and the walking
surface are important, prevention of falls also requires attention
to factors, such as risk-taking behavior and organizational
influences, including job design and implementation and maintenance
of effective housekeeping procedures.
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