December 15, 2015
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says there were approximately 15,000 injuries involving holiday decorating in November and December, 2012. This translates to 250 injuries per day during the holiday season!
Of these 15,000 emergency room visits, 34% involved falls, while 11% were the results of lacerations, and another 10% stemmed from strained backs.
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Related Training DVDs:
Fall Protection Training Video on DVD
Provides the information employees need to work safely when they are “off the ground”,. View Product
Back Safety Training Video & DVD
Trains employees on minimizing strain and stress to their back with proper ergonomic approaches to lifting, & more. View Product
Hand Safety: Lacerations Training Video
Covers: engineering controls, personal protective equipment, safe work practices, first aid procedures & more. View Product