One way to prepare residents for emergencies is to educate them about the hazard for trips and falls?

• A. False
• B. Tripping hazards included in safety briefing
• C. True
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (C)

Educating residents about hazards that can cause trips and falls is a practical element of emergency preparedness. When emergencies require rapid evacuation, slips and trips can slow or block exits, increasing injuries. By teaching residents to spot and address common trip hazards—clutter, loose rugs, cords, wet floors—and to keep routes clear and lighting adequate, you reduce injuries and support a safer, faster evacuation. That’s why the statement is true: trip-and-fall hazards are a real, addressable risk that belongs in safety education. Saying it’s not useful or not applicable would ignore a common risk-management practice.