Certified Slip, Trips and Fall Prevention Specialist (CSTFPS)

Slips, trips, and falls are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Same-level slips, trips, and falls are occupational hazards that can be found in almost every type of work setting.

Incidence and Cost
It is estimated that 3.8 million disabling work injuries are caused each year by slips, trips, and falls, accounting for 12 percent to 15 percent of all workers’ compensation costs. Many people are surprised to hear how serious falls can be.

The average disabling claims cost of a slip, trip, and fall claim is $22,000.* However, the most sobering fact is that slips, trips, and falls cause 15 percent of all accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicle accidents.