Epidemiology of work-related fall injuries resulting in hospitalisation: individual and work risk factors and severity

Conclusion Work-related falls were common and relatively severe. Same-level falls are relatively likely to occur in older women, the fastest-growing workplace demographic, and therefore the incidence is expected to increase. Comorbidities are an important fall risk factor. Employers could consider industry-relevant high and same-level fall prevention strategies for reducing the workplace injury burden.
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tags: Press releases Workplace Source Type: research