Don't Blame Gravity: Avoiding Hidden Costs of Same-Level Falls (Webcast)

Don't Blame Gravity: Avoiding Hidden Costs of Same-Level Falls (Webcast)

Presenters:

  • Jason Lake, CSP, Loss Control Manager, AEU

Original recording date: September 22, 2020

Duration: 25:35 minutes

Description:

In 2019, 19% of all ALMA claims were related to slip, trip, and fall injuries -- and 80% of those were same-level falls. Safety programs often focus on falls from heights, where there's a high risk of death or serious injury. But data shows that same-level falls are also dangerous and can be costly for employers. In this webcast, AEU loss control manager Jason Lake looks at fall injury trends, as well as some case studies where root-cause analysis was used to identify corrective and to prevent falls long-term.

By viewing this webcast, you will learn:

  • Fall injury trends
  • Corrective found using root-cause analysis
  • How to prevent falls long-term
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About the Author

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) delivers specialized coverage and risk management solutions to waterfront employers across the United States. As an industry leader in U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (USL&H), AEU also provides state act workers’ compensation, Maritime Employers’ Liability (MEL), marine general liability, and automobile liability for waterfront employers. AEU provides services such as claims handling, loss control, and underwriting, as well as longshore consulting and leadership training to help businesses protect their people and manage risk with confidence.

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