Using stairs

When possible, some people prefer to use the steps over an elevator or an escalator. They believe it is good for the heart, and for the most part, they are right. However, there are many reasons why accidents frequently occur on stairs. Naturally, one is slick surfaces, which impair grip and frequently result in a serious fall. Snagged heels, another cause of falls that result in leg, back, head, and other injuries, are a risk on carpeted staircases with worn-out surfaces. Dim lighting and objects left on the stairs by others increase the risks.

Using the handrail can easily reduce the risk of tripping, slipping, or otherwise losing one's balance and suffering a crippling fall on a staircase. Naturally, this assumes that the railing is well maintained. With over a million injuries each year, stairway accidents are the second most common unintentional mortality cause in the US. About 12,000 of those injuries result in death