Police Accident Prevention

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Slips, Trips and Falls are #2 in Police Officer Injuries

Police officers are subjected to an environment where exposure to high-stress events, rapidly changing circumstances, and long, tiring days and nights are common. They are often on their feet for long shifts, which can lead to muscle fatigue or musculoskeletal disorders. The Health and Safety Executive in the UK requires employers to report certain serious workplace accidents classified under Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). In 2012/2013 on HSE.gov.uk, the top three reported accidents were physical assault, slips and trips and handling incidents.

There are several risks that police officers are exposed to daily. The most common are:

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Muscle fatigue or musculoskeletal injuries such as back, neck and shoulder pain
• Fractures, dislocations, and sprains to upper and lower limbs

Regardless if the injury is minor or major, preventing and avoiding risks within and around police stations creates a safe working environment.

There are a variety of reasons why law enforcement officers may be injured on the job. These include:

• High pressured work environments
• Risk of car or motorbike accidents
• Wearing improperly fitted footwear
• Working in a high-stress environment wearing heavy uniforms and equipment
• Not following safety procedures and protocols, and more

There are a few things that police bosses can do to help reduce the risk of foot injuries among police officers:

• First of all, they can make sure that police staff have adequate rest breaks and are not standing on their feet for extended periods of time.
• Second of all, they can provide officers with appropriate police safety boots that are comfortable, durable and support the feet, avoiding trips, falls and back issues.
• Finally, employers can create a safe working environment by reducing potential hazards and ensuring officers are protected while on the job.