Emergency Medical Service Accident Prevention

34,000 Emergency Service Workers Were Injured Because of Health and Safety Risk

Emergency Medical Service safety shoes are vital for your team at work because they provide a good grip and support when running or walking on slippery or uneven surfaces, which helps avoid slips, trips and falls. These safety shoes also protect your crew’s feet from sharp objects and debris. Emergency Medical Service suitable footwear generally helps employees avoid injuries when working in hazardous environments.

According to a report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the overall rate of injury for all Emergency Services in the UK was 3.4 per 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2019/20. This equates to around 34,000 injuries in total. Around two thirds (68%) of all injuries were caused by slips, trips or falls.

Emergency Medical Service employers need to be aware of these dangers and take steps to protect their team members, such as:

• Providing proper safety gear
• Pollowing safety procedures.

Employees who work in the Emergency Medical Service sector are consistently exposed to the risk of a slip accident due to the fast paced nature of the working environment. Hazardous conditions will further expose your crew to the risk of slip and fall accidents happening.