Falls are the third major cause of injuries. Fall injuries are as common in the home as they are at work, so fall prevention is truly everyone's business. To avoid falling, wear slip resistant shoes, avoid hurrying, and make sure walkways are well-lit and obstacle free. Learn how to use ladders and scaffolding safely, and always use handrails when climbing stairs. To promote safety in the Texas Medical Center, TMC News publishes a regularly featured column called Tanya's Tips for Safety Success, authored by Tanya Washington, Chief Safety Officer for the Texas Medical Center.
Safety is everybody's business.
If you see unsafe practices or conditions, report the problem immediately to the proper authority. Never assume that someone else will take care of it. By using safety sense, we can make injuries obsolete.