UK 
The Importance of Safe Lifting
A fall is defined as an ‘event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level.’ Across the globe, falls are one of the most critical health concerns with an estimated 646,000 fatal falls occurring each year. Falls prevention strategies are very important as a measure to reduce risk and limit the number of falls, but we accept that using the term ‘risk reduction’ means some people will still fall. Falling cannot and will not be eradicated.
