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For the most part, human beings intuitively know how to keep our balance. We tread cautiously on ice, oil slicks and wet floors. Usually, we only slip when we lose awareness of our surroundings. But what’s the basic physics at work? What causes certain surfaces to be “slippery” to us? What Makes Surfaces Slippery? We’ll

Trip and fall injuries occur when there are hidden hazards, poor lighting, abrupt changes in the walkway, lack of adequate handrails, or inadequate warning of a change in elevation. Slip and fall injuries often result from such conditions as water, ice, paint or other slippery substances on a walking surface. Trip and fall, or slip

1. Report the Accident to the Owner of the Premises If you get hurt in a slip and fall (or trip and fall) accident, you should report the accident immediately to the premises owner or supervisor. If you get hurt on commercial property, report the accident to the highest-ranking person that you can find there.