Citation

Lurati AR. Workplace Health Saf. 2017; 65(6): 236-239.

Affiliation

California State University, Monterey Bay.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

10.1177/2165079916686592

PMID

28414580

Abstract

Falls can occur in any occupational setting. Occupational health professionals may focus on creating a safe work environment and training programs to prevent falls. However, an important aspect of safety management is identifying at-risk employees. The purpose of this article is to identify personal risk factors and offer interventions to prevent falls in the workplace.

Language: en

Keywords

chronic illnesses; disability case management; occupational hazards; occupational health and safety team; occupational injuries; return to work