Thom Disch
Slip-and-Fall Safety Expert, Author, and CEO of HandiProducts
Thom Disch is a national expert on slip, trip, and fall prevention, author of Stop the Slip, and CEO of HandiProducts—a U.S. manufacturer focused on reducing preventable slips and falls in homes and workplaces.
About Thom Disch
Thom Disch is a leading authority on slip, trip, and fall safety in the United States. As the CEO of HandiProducts and the inventor of HandiTreads aluminum non-slip treads and nosings, Thom has spent more than two decades researching the causes of slip-and-fall accidents and developing practical, affordable ways to prevent them.
His work centers on this mission: reduce the number of preventable slip, trip, and fall injuries—the #1 cause of emergency room visits in the U.S.
Through his writing, speaking, podcasts, and safety advocacy, Thom educates homeowners, businesses, property managers, and safety professionals on how to assess hazards and choose effective solutions.
Author of Stop the Slip: Reducing Slips, Trips and Falls
Thom’s book is the definitive, practical guide to understanding why slip-and-fall incidents occur—and how to prevent them with evidence-based solutions, cost comparisons, and real-world case studies.
Book Details
- Title: Stop the Slip: Reducing Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Author: Thom Disch
- Publisher: TAD Publishing
- ISBN: 978-0692833917
Where to Buy
Media Appearances, Interviews, and Speaking Engagements
Thom is featured in national and industry-specific media discussing slip-and-fall safety, product innovation, and emerging injury data.
Podcasts & Interviews
Speaking Engagements
Key Research & Slip-and-Fall Statistics
Thom’s ongoing research forms the backbone of both StopTheSlip.com and his book. His work emphasizes the human and financial cost of falls.
Major Findings
- Falls are the #1 cause of injury-related emergency room visits every year.
- Seven times more Americans die from fall-related injuries than from the flu.
- Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries.
- Billions of dollars are spent annually on fall-related ER visits, rehabilitation, and lost productivity.
- Among adults over 65, one in four experiences a fall each year.
- Slip-and-fall injuries are a rapidly growing financial burden on homeowners, insurers, and workplaces.
Contact Thom Disch
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