In an effort to combat the growing numbers of workplace injuries at health care facilities, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will expand the enforcement abilities of inspectors for certain potential hazards. These hazards include those that lead to slip and fall injuries, among others. According to OSHA, hospitals in the United States reported more than 58,000 workplace injuries and illnesses annually, of which slips and falls were a … [Read more...]