What are the measures to prevent fall accidents? Preventive measures to be implemented in workplaces with a high number of older workers.

Preventing falls involves addressing both "environment" and "body"! We also introduce our company's occupational accident prevention services.

Falls are a type of occupational accident that are likely to occur in many workplaces, such as manufacturing, logistics, construction, building maintenance, and caregiving. Accidents that may seem minor, like "slipping," "tripping," or "misstepping," can lead to fractures, bruises, back pain, and long-term leave, especially among older workers. The causes of falls are not only environmental factors like floors and steps. Physical function factors such as muscle strength, flexibility, balance ability, and walking ability are also deeply related. In workplaces with a high number of older workers, there are fall risks that cannot be completely mitigated by mere caution or environmental improvements. This article organizes useful information for practitioners, including the main causes of falls, the background behind increased fall risks among older workers, preventive measures that should be implemented in the workplace, and the visualization and improvement of fall risks using physical function assessments. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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