Norwich Union highlights the dangers of slips, trips and falls

Norwich Union is warning that 38% of all major accidents involve slips, trips and falls, amounting to nearly 11,000 serious injuries in the workplace every year. Phil Grace, liability risk manager for Norwich Union, said that by taking a few simple steps, businesses can help to reduce these incidents, which can often be debilitating and permanent. “By paying attention to equipment used in the workplace, monitoring behaviour and the environment, serious incidents can be avoided,” he said.