A fall is any event that causes a person to unintentionally come to rest on the ground, floor or another lower level.

The Area Agency on Aging played host to its annual Fall Prevention Day fair Tuesday, where seniors in the area interacted with vendors whose organizations and companies can help prevent falls.

Falls prevention week begins this week, local organizations offer classes and resources ...

During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons highlights often-overlooked fall hazards in the home and shares practical steps older adults and their families can ...

A fall at work can be more dangerous than it seems. A major misconception of common slips, trips and falls is that they cause the most harm from tall heights and upper levels. The reality is that ...

When it comes to keeping workers safe, making sure they’re protected from falls is a top priority, especially in workplaces where they have to work from heights. A worker’s risk of falling is very ...

New York, New York - September 17, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - As the National Council on Aging leads Falls Prevention ...

In fiscal year 2024, OSHA’s Fall Protection – General Requirements standard (1926.501) was cited in 6,307 violations. The year before: 7,188. The OSHA standard outlines for employers and workers ...

The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is an annual event. But employers should focus on fall prevention all year. “Jobsites change and crews come and go – you may have new ...

General Industry Fall Safety Standards: While construction codes govern activities during the erection or renovation of a structure, General Industry codes extend to ongoing maintenance and operation.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers preventive services that help evaluate a person’s fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also offer coverage for fall prevention programs. As ...

Health officials and community leaders are coming together Tuesday for a statewide summit focused on preventing falls, one of the most common causes of injury among older adults.