[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/national-floor-safety-institute-issues-warning-about-stairway-falls\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/national-floor-safety-institute-issues-warning-about-stairway-falls\/","headline":"National Floor Safety Institute Issues Warning About Stairway Falls","name":"National Floor Safety Institute Issues Warning About Stairway Falls","description":"Millions of people across the United States are hurt in stairway falls every year, and the problem has become so widespread that safety advocates are sounding the alarm to the public. Among the groups trying to raise awareness of this problem is the\u00a0National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). In a recent news release, the NFSI highlighted […]","datePublished":"2022-09-15","dateModified":"2025-09-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/author\/davidresnick\/#Person","name":"David Resnick & Associates, P.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/author\/davidresnick\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9a3013950d41a44d6b0e6763649a50fe204ed95d3b6159870ec7dc3bb33ff2c6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9a3013950d41a44d6b0e6763649a50fe204ed95d3b6159870ec7dc3bb33ff2c6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"David Resnick & Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/david-resnick-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/david-resnick-logo.png","width":287,"height":87}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/slipn-and-fall-on-ice-768x403-1.webp","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/slipn-and-fall-on-ice-768x403-1.webp","height":403,"width":768},"url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/national-floor-safety-institute-issues-warning-about-stairway-falls\/","about":["Slip and Fall Accidents"],"wordCount":516,"articleBody":"Millions of people across the United States are hurt in stairway falls every year, and the problem has become so widespread that safety advocates are sounding the alarm to the public. Among the groups trying to raise awareness of this problem is the\u00a0National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI).In a recent news release, the NFSI highlighted some alarming statistics from the\u00a0Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an independent agency of the U.S. government. Research from the CPSC shows millions of people across the country are treated for stairway falls and similar injuries yearly.\u201cFar too many people are hurt and lives lost due to stairway falls, and most troubling is that most falls can be prevented,\u201d said Russell Kendzior, founder and president of the NFSI. The\u00a0New York City slip and fall attorneys\u00a0at\u00a0David Resnick & Associates, P.C., want you to be aware of these dangers and know what to do in case of a stairway fall.What Is the NFSI?The\u00a0NFSI\u00a0is a nonprofit organization with a mission to \u201caid in the prevention of slips, trips, and falls through education, research, and standards development.\u201d The group works to minimize slip-and-fall accidents nationwide by testing floor products, providing educational training to businesses and other groups, and developing floor safety standards for others to follow.One of the NFSI\u2019s main tools to promote floor safety is its\u00a0Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH)\u00a0program. The program provides safety training to businesses and other groups so they know how to assess the traction of their walkways. Those who complete the training can then conduct a \u201cwalkway audit\u201d of their business, nonprofit, etc., to make sure the best floor safety practices have been implemented.Stairway Fall StatisticsHere are a few facts about\u00a0stairway falls\u00a0and other slip-and-fall accidents:The CPSC shows that U.S. hospitals reported more than 2.6 million injuries related to falls on stairways, ramps, landings, and floors in one recent year.CPSC research also shows roughly 807 people out of every 100,000 across the U.S. suffered such injuries in the same year.The\u00a0Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u00a0(CDC) says more than 3 million older adults nationwide are treated at emergency rooms for fall injuries every year.The CDC further reports that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries and that the total medical cost of fall injuries nationwide in one recent year was more than $50 billion.The\u00a0NFSI\u00a0says slip-and-fall accidents are the most common cause of workers\u2019 compensation claims and are the primary cause of missed days at work.Most Common Stair InjuriesSome\u00a0common injuries\u00a0from stairway falls include:Traumatic brain injuriesExternal head injuriesBack\u00a0and spinal cord injuriesBroken bonesSprains, strains, and other soft-tissue injuriesInternal bleedingCuts and bruisesInjured in a Slip-and-Fall Accident? We Are Here to HelpIf you have been hurt in a stairway fall or similar accident, our New York slip-and-fall lawyers can help you seek compensation for your injuries. Contact\u00a0David Resnick & Associates, P.C. today for a free consultation to learn more about your legal options."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"National Floor Safety Institute Issues Warning About Stairway Falls","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/national-floor-safety-institute-issues-warning-about-stairway-falls\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]