FALL PREVENTION CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Across
  1. 2. Clean up spills ____________
  2. 5. Falls are 100% ___________
  3. 6. Wearing comfortable and properly fitted _________ can prevent falls
  4. 9. Keep the filing cabinet or storage drawers
  5. 10. _______ happen when a person loses balance and collapses
  6. 12. Keep working areas and paths well- ________
  7. 13. Mark ________ and wet areas
  8. 16. ________ mats, rugs, and carpets that do not lay flat
  9. 17. There are many _________ that can result in slips, trips, and falls
  10. 18. Good __________ is the first and most important (fundamental) level of preventing falls due to slips and trips
  11. 19. Keep ________ in good condition
Down
  1. 1. Cover _______ that cross the hallway
  2. 3. Keep floors ________ and debris swept up
  3. 4. Ensure that _______ are safely positioned
  4. 7. Ensure views are not ____________
  5. 8. Have a __________ handy in case you enter a room with little or no lighting
  6. 11. _____________ happen when when there is too little friction or traction between the footwear and the walking surface
  7. 14. ________ happen when your foot collides (strikes, hits) an object causing you to lose balance, and eventually fall
  8. 15. Pay attention when ____________ and do not rush