Don't Slip on the Steps

I read recently that "falls" are the number one cause of at-home injuries. It was in an article about something as simple as how to avoid falling down the steps.

Yes, we've been reduced to reading news about how to walk. I'm just waiting for the government to pass legislation about it.

Actually, there are laws about your steps already. There are building codes that control things like how steep your steps can be, and how the handrail needs to be hung (what height, how long, etc.)

The article actually had like seven different ideas on how to avoid tripping. Yes, apparently there are that many things you can do wrong.

Some of them were obvious, like: hold the handrail, keep clutter off the steps, turn the lights on, etc.

Others made sense like: use stair tread rugs to prevent slipping in socks, or make several trips if you need to carry stuff on the steps (avoid over-loading).

Anyway, it made me chuckle, but I guess common sense isn't "common" any more.