And today we have many people over age 60 at work. The fact is that people of any age can fall. It is one of the most common workplace injuries. The Council says people think that steps and stairways cause the most falls. That's not the case.
People are more careful on stairs because they expect to fall there.
Most falls occur on flat surfaces when a person trips over something like an electrical cord or a tool, or slips on a wet spot on the floor. Sometimes this type of fall is caused by poor lighting that made the hazard less obvious. Here's how to fall If you are able to control a fall, fall backward onto your buttocks and roll onto your back. Keep your arms in front and up in the air. This will result in less injury.