Home Age Fit, a founder-led educational resource for aging-in-place design, has released guidance explaining how older adults and their families can decide which household fall hazards to address ...

Falls outside the home pose significant injury risks that increase with age and environmental factors. Understanding prevention strategies and hazard recognition helps maintain independence while ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four ...

Workplaces have undergone significant transformations in the 21st century. But you wouldn’t know if you looked at the violations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues. In ...

Falls safety month is a reminder to stay aware of the risks. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation and injury-related deaths, particularly for people over the age of 65. As we ...

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 ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

For many seniors, everyday tasks such as walking to the mailbox, carrying laundry or grocery shopping can increase their risk of falling. This is especially true for older adults taking certain ...

Late last month, NAHB conducted its first in-person fall prevention training class as part of a new pilot program. In partnership with the National Housing Endowment (NHE) and Job-Site Safety ...

OSHA is partnering with employers and trade associations on its National Safety Stand-Down for fall prevention in construction, taking place May 4-8, 2026. The safety stand-down is designed to raise ...