Trending topics

Latest News

  • Are you SAD?

    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to changing seasons. SAD affects […]

  • National Safety Month Week 2 – Impairment

    Do you know the cost of impairment to your workplace? Check out National Safety Council’s […]

  • How Safe Are You?

    Let’s continue learning about Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD’s) Listen to this mini-podcast where National Safety Council […]

Is There a Safe Way to Fall?

 

There are many reasons why we fall. Every day somebody somewhere is taking a spill. Falls can cause major breaks and take many months of physical therapy to recover from.

So how can we prevent falls? All falls cannot be prevented but there is a safer way to fall.

# 1 is always protect your head! If you are falling backward tuck your head to your chin.

#2 spread as much of the impact as you can by landing on a meatier part of your body.

Check out this article for some great tips on how to fall safely

Remember to salt your sidewalks and parking lots and let’s keep each other safe!
Not currently an MBWCF member – click here to learn more about how to join!