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| Small Falls Are A Big Deal Refresher |
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Our Safety Refreshers are condensed versions of our best full length safety programs.
Use them for initial training when time is tight or for refresher training when needed.
In this video, Martin Lesperance recalls stories of fall injuries he
has attended as a firefighter and EMT to make the point that small
falls can be a big deal. Some of the worst fall injuries don't always
involve someone plummeting from a high place such as a 100-foot
chemical tank; they result from simple incidents like a trip over an
unsecured rug or a slip on a slippery substance. While these types of
falls rarely make the evening news, they can result in broken bones,
skull fractures and other disabling conditions. Martin also stresses
that we can prevent most fall injuries by recognizing and controlling
all fall hazards we encounter. Topics include the importance of wearing
proper footwear, recognizing and controlling slip and trip hazards,
transitional areas and changing walking surface conditions, correcting
fall hazards, situational awareness and moving from one level to
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