Slips, trips and falls are a chronic health problem in the US and around the world. Fall injuries are the number one cause of emergency room visits and the fourteenth leading cause of death in the US. The average person is 7 times more likely to die from a fall than from the flu and 3 times more likely to die from a fall than by a firearm. Since 1999, we have reduced deaths from heart disease 15%. Deaths caused by auto accidents are down 12%. But during that same time period deaths from falls have increased over 150%. Both injuries and deaths caused by falls are at record highs and the problem continues to grow. We've learned how to fix the human heart and we have made driving safer. Now is the time to focus on preventing fall injuries.The good news is that fall injuries are preventable. Everyone falls, but falls don't just happen, they're preceded by other events. When you eliminate those events, you reduce the risk of falling. Stop the Slip shows how you can avoid these injuries. Following the simple five step A-L-E-R-T System discussed in the book you will reduce your risk of falling.Thom Disch provides an entertaining and engaging look at: Why we fall; where we fall; the business side of falls; and most importantly how we can prevent and avoid fall injuries. The book is a comprehensive mix of research on the topic of falls and fall injuries mixed with real world stories and experiences about falls and their consequences. As you read this book you'll also discover many interesting and surprising facts. For example: Fall injuries are not just a problem for the elderly. 75% of all fall injuries happen to people under the age of 68.The annual economic impact of fall injuries in the US exceeds $150 billion, or more than 1% of our gross domestic product. Falls are the number one cause of traumatic brain injuries. Falls cause nearly 4 times more emergency room visits than auto accidents. This is a topic that affects everyone. Reading this book is the first step to making yourself, your family and your friends safer. Stop The Slip has won a Sliver Award for quality and content from the Nonfiction Authors Association.
Industry Reviews
Stop The Slip has been honored with a Silver Award for quality and content from the Nonfiction Authors Association.
Praise for Stop the Slip:
"Thom's book was an enjoyable mix of real life stories and practical information that reminds everyone about the dangers of fall injuries. The ALERT System provided actionable fall prevention steps that can make everyone, no matter what age, safer. Stop the Slip is a book that should be on everyone's reading list."
Kathleen Cameron, MPH - Senior Director, Center for Healthy Aging - National Council on Aging
"Stop the Slip does an excellent job of explaining the cause and effect nature of slips and falls and their ever-growing costs. The book was well researched and comprehensive and is a must read for every risk and safety professional."
Russ Kendzior - President and Founder - National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)
"I was shocked by the economic impact of falls on the US economy. Thom builds a very strong case for every individual and every business to invest in fall prevention. Don't procrastinate, read this book, follow the action plan and avoid a fall injury."
Steven Rogers - Professor - Harvard Business School
"Thom Disch's Stop the Slip - a MUST READ for safety minded people and organizations - is the most comprehensive document on this subject written to date. Based on extensive research and fact based data, is written in a conversational dialogue that is both informative and educational. Thom's insights and suggestions are for all ages as he presents this call to action regarding the number one cause of emergency room visits."
John Campi - Senior Vice President - The Home Depot
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Stop the Slip. It was informative, thoughtful and ominous. This is the first book I've seen that helps the general public avoid fall injuries. Most safety books target employers and employees, but over 90% of fall injuries happen outside of the work environment."
Gary Levenstein - Senior Partner - Nixon Peabody LLP Praise for Stop the Slip:
"Thom's book was an enjoyable mix of real life stories and practical information that reminds everyone about the dangers of fall injuries. The ALERT System provided actionable fall prevention steps that can make everyone, no matter what age, safer. Stop the Slip is a book that should be on everyone's reading list."
Kathleen Cameron, MPH - Senior Director, Center for Healthy Aging - National Council on Aging
"Stop the Slip does an excellent job of explaining the cause and effect nature of slips and falls and their ever-growing costs. The book was well researched and comprehensive and is a must read for every risk and safety professional."
Russ Kendzior - President and Founder - National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)
"I was shocked by the economic impact of falls on the US economy. Thom builds a very strong case for every individual and every business to invest in fall prevention. Don't procrastinate, read this book, follow the action plan and avoid a fall injury."
Steven Rogers - Professor - Harvard Business School
"Thom Disch's Stop the Slip - a MUST READ for safety minded people and organizations - is the most comprehensive document on this subject written to date. Based on extensive research and fact based data, is written in a conversational dialogue that is both informative and educational. Thom's insights and suggestions are for all ages as he presents this call to action regarding the number one cause of emergency room visits."
John Campi - Senior Vice President - The Home Depot
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Stop the Slip. It was informative, thoughtful and ominous. This is the first book I've seen that helps the general public avoid fall injuries. Most safety books target employers and employees, but over 90% of fall injuries happen outside of the work environment."
Gary Levenstein - Senior Partner - Nixon Peabody LLP
