Infographic: 5 Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips & Falls

A large part of worker safety is maintaining a clean and organized facility. Get an overview of the most common causes of slips, trips, and falls, the latest statistics, and the top five ways to prevent them with this infographic by Graphic Products.

Aug 14, 2018

A large part of worker safety is maintaining a clean and organized facility. According to OSHA, most general industry accidents involve slips, trips, and falls. Get an overview of the most common causes of slips, trips, and falls, the latest statistics, and the top five ways to prevent them with this infographic by Graphic Products.

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