Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Spotlight: Slips, Trips and Falls


Forbes recently covered The Bureau of Labor Statistics‘ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The report covered the top 10 deadliest jobs, as well as, which accidents resulted in the most fatalities. According to the report, slips, trips or falls caused about 14 percent of all workplace injuries in 2011. To read more about of the report, read the article here.

PublicSchoolWORKS’ (PSW) Slip, Trips and Falls Prevention course covers the cause, results and prevention of slips, trips and falls. The course teaches staff how to identify areas of concern, act on issues and monitor locations where injuries are possible. To find out more about slips, trips and falls prevention, email sales@publicschoolworks.com.

When former Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer bailed out of jail -- accused of lewd conduct with a child -- he was ordered to wear a GPS monitoring unit around his ankle. NBC4's Toni Guinyard takes a look at the technology.To share your story about how your school avoids slips, trips and falls, comment on our Facebook page.

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