Falls represent one of the most serious health risks for adults as they age, with one in four Americans over 65 experiencing a fall each year. These incidents aren’t merely inconvenient—they’re the ...

When it comes to keeping workers safe, making sure they’re protected from falls is a top priority, especially in workplaces where they have to work from heights. A worker’s risk of falling is very ...

But for Australia’s ageing population, falling isn’t so easy. Just one month earlier my aunty fell over. She’s 58 and escaped lightly with two fractured ribs. It will take eight weeks for her bones to ...

Like it or not, part of the process of getting fit involves getting hurt. While performing any sort of exercise, at some point, there is a chance of pulling a muscle, suffering an impact injury, and ...

When the calendar pages turn past the half-century mark, the body begins whispering new messages about balance and stability. Falls become more than just embarrassing moments—they transform into ...

As you get older, it's normal to feel less steady on your feet. Your strength and mobility naturally decline, as does your ...

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is updating its fall protection standards in its latest effort to enhance worker safety. This move follows a May 2023 notification in which OSHA ...

at a construction site was not wearing any fall protection equipment, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Tuesday. The construction company, SoilBuild, has been instructed to stop all form-work ...

The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...