Get involved in HSE Slips, Trips & Falls Campaign
March 3rd 2008 Every 25 minutes, someone breaks or fractures a bone at work according to the latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
The launch of the HSE's 'Shattered Lives' campaign, aims to highlight the devastating consequences of simple slips, trips and falls – including falls from height – in the workplace.
Slips, trips and falls can be viewed as being minor, funny accidents but the effects are not. It can lead to major injuries, and a lifetime of disability or time off work and in worst cases, fatalities. 'Shattered Lives' will encourage people to change their attitudes: if you spot a hazard, don’t assume 'somebody else will sort it out'.
Slips, trips and falls can also have a shattering effect on businesses through costs such as employee absence, sick pay and reduced productivity. Irrespective of the size of the business and the job that you do, it could happen to you."
As part of the Shattered Lives campaign, the HSE has released several downloadable resources including leaflets and posters aimed specifically at Food retail, Food manufacturing, Construction building and plant maintenance and Catering and hospitality.
Click here for more information and to access the HSE resources.
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