Checklist: Indoor Floor Safety

Though largely avoidable through the implementation of relatively simple strategies, slips and falls are the leading causes of nonfatal injuries in the United States. With the heavy foot traffic and large numbers of people around, educational institutions are prime locations for these types of accidents. Help reduce the risk of falls at your institution with this checklist of best practices, which includes information on how to:

• Select the correct type of flooring
• Maintain the integrity of indoor areas
• Develop a comprehensive fall prevention strategy