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Buckles, Cracks, Chips = Slip, Trips, Falls

Posted on April 13, 2021 in Safety

Warm weather is creeping in and everyone is ready to get outside. It’s also the time sidewalks decide to buckle, crack, and chip.

A quick break to get some fresh air? A walk for lunch? The last thing you want is for someone to get hurt. Falls account for nearly 1/3 of all non-fatal injuries in the U.S.

Sidewalk repair can be a quick inexpensive fix if maintained regularly. Don’t be caught off guard make sure your sidewalks and parking lots are not tripping hazards!

Approximately 20% of MBWCF workers’ compensation expenses are due to slip, trip, and fall injuries.

 

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