diff --git a/code/datums/elements/soft_landing.dm b/code/datums/elements/soft_landing.dm
index b57337fd643..8e445a7c871 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/soft_landing.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/soft_landing.dm
@@ -17,9 +17,17 @@
 	UnregisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ATOM_INTERCEPT_Z_FALL)
 
 ///signal called by the stat of the target changing
-/datum/element/soft_landing/proc/intercept_z_fall(obj/soft_object, falling_movables, levels)
+/datum/element/soft_landing/proc/intercept_z_fall(atom/soft_object, falling_movables, levels)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
 
-	for (var/mob/living/falling_victim in falling_movables)
-		to_chat(falling_victim, span_notice("[soft_object] provides a soft landing for you!"))
+	var/turf/falling_spot = get_turf(soft_object)
+
+	if(locate(/obj/structure/stairs) in falling_spot)
+		return FALL_INTERCEPTED | FALL_NO_MESSAGE
+
+	for(var/mob/living/falling_victim in falling_movables)
+		if(soft_object == falling_victim)
+			to_chat(falling_victim, span_notice("Your fall is cushioned by your body to provide a soft landing!"))
+		else
+			to_chat(falling_victim, span_notice("[soft_object] provides a soft landing for you!"))
 	return FALL_INTERCEPTED | FALL_NO_MESSAGE