As seen on OccupationalHazards.com. 

While much attention is focused on falls from heights, same-level falls can be debilitating and even fatal. Shoe choices, flooring options and even employee perceptions can impact same-level slips and falls.

Pinpointing the causes of a same-level fall is like investigating a crime scene ... there’s always more than meets the eye. And, like the crime scene investigator, Liberty Mutual research scientists use a multifaceted investigative approach to study the physical, psychological and environmental factors that can impact the big picture. 

Bringing together experts from Liberty Mutual’s Center for Physical Ergonomics, Center for Behavioral Sciences and Center for Injury Epidemiology, Occupational Hazards has examined a range of potential contributors to slip-and-fall incidents, including flooring choices, conditions of walking surfaces, foot protection and employee perceptions of slip hazards.

The article goes on to discuss the causes of falls, details of studies done in the cause of slip and falls in the restaurant setting, and perceptions of hazards versus reality. Click here to read the full article.