An audit conducted by the Royal College of Physicians has found "unacceptable variation" in the quality of services for treating injuries caused by slips and trips. The elderly suffering from fractures and falls account for more than 4 million hospital bed days costing an estimated £2 billion.
The elderly form a high risk user group when it comes to slip hazards. Their eye sight may be poor, reducing the ability to spot and avoid a potentially slippery surface, and when a slip is initiated a slower and weaker muscle response means a fall is more likely to occur. The elderly are more prone to serious injury following a fall.
Grip Potential have conducted slip testing in both a preventative risk assessment role and forensic accident investigation capacity at a number of properties designed specifically for the elderly. Given the significant and sometimes debilitating impact a slip can have on a elderly person's life responsible parties have both a moral and legal obligation to ensure those under their care are not exposed to undue slip hazards. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
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