Reasons someone would fall or

slip There is a lot of clutter in the

floor.

Trying to put something heavy down in a hurry ,and you’re not paying attention to where you are going.

You may slip on a rug.

The list goes on,

See next slide for safety tips .

How to prevent kitchen

falls, Remove any existing clutter around the area you are working

whenever you spill something wipe it up immediately.

Tuck any loose cords in to a secure place.

Secure any rugs that will slide easy when walked on.

Use a reacher aid to help get to those high shelves and cupboards, or you could just ask someone who is taller.

Keep kitchen cabinets closed when they're not in use.

Have a non skid rug in front of the sink

Don‘t over wax your floors.

Bibliography,

http://arthritis.about.c

om/od/preventionandriskfactors/ht/sli

psfalls.htm