TABLE OF CONTENTS
Why You Should Read This Book..................................................................11
Anne and John.............................................................................17
SECTION ONE - Why We Fall..............................21
Why Slips, Trips, and Falls Aren’t Taken Seriously..................29
Slips, Trips, and Falls: The Inside Story....................................47
Age and Falls...............................................................................59
Medications, Alcohol, and Recreational Drugs.........................91
Pets....................................................................97
Distracted Walking....................................................................101
Other Causes of Falls..............................................................105
SECTION TWO - Where We Fall....................................109
Stairs and Handrails...............................................................117
Ladders and Step Stools........................................................123
Poor Lighting and Reduced Vision........................................131
Uneven Sidewalks, Paths, and Walkways............................147
Ramps and Other Inclined Walkways...................................151
SECTION THREE - The Business Side of Slips, Trips, and Falls..........153
The Cost of Slips, Trips, and Falls..........................................161
Falls at Work............................................................................165
Types of Work Environments.................................................169
Insurance........................................................................177
Lawsuits and Litigation..........................................................185
SECTION FOUR - Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls..................197
The ALERT System™ for Reducing Fall Injuries and Deaths..............205
- Aware........................................................................................207
- Learn........................................................................................208
- Early.........................................................................................209
- React.........................................................................................212
- Train.........................................................................................214
Home Audit Checklist.............................................................219
Business Audit Checklist........................................................223
Conclusion........................................................................................225
About the Author...............................................................................227
