While falls from height can sometimes be fatal, falls on the same level can lead to costly nonfatal injuries, resulting in several days away from work for injured workers and workers’ compensation claims for employers. In a safety talk handout, the National Safety Council (NSC) emphasizes the importance of workplace housekeeping in factories and manufacturing plants, offices, and warehouses.
Here’s what you need to know about workplace housekeeping.
Check out our Back to Basics: Slips, Trips, and Falls article for more information.
