The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual ...

A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.

The district’s Lifespan partnership connects at-risk seniors with support services and shifts EMS from response to prevention ...

Each year, Falls Prevention Awareness Week marks a critical moment in promoting safety and independence for older adults. Hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free® Initiative, ...

Construction crews are encouraged to use site-specific checklists and worker feedback to refresh accident prevention programs.

The Ohana Care Speaker Series is a free monthly program aimed at giving Maui seniors and their families practical tools and ...

Wisconsin Watch talked with local experts and attended three Madison-area classes designed to improve balance and prevent fall injuries: Stepping On, Parkour for Seniors and Ballroom Basics for ...

A local nonprofit is teaching seniors how to fall safely or not at all. Kate Tohm has a history of falling. In August, she tripped over an antique shoe shine kit that sits next to her bed. She fell ...

Wisconsin has the nation’s highest reported death rate from falls among older adults. But many falls can be prevented through ...

Multicomponent fall prevention programs can reduce the relative risk for falls by as much as 30 percent, according to a study in Annals of Internal Medicine. The authors reviewed the literature to ...

In 2016, OSHA passed a final rule expanding the scope of the existing walking and working surface standard for general industry and adding a fall protection standard for general industry; ...

Lititz, PA - After deploying Helpany's radar-based AI platform in January 2026, United Zion senior living community cut falls ...