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Transcript of Copyright Progressive Business Publications Preventing slips, trips and falls.
Copyright Progressive Business Publications
Painful and costly
Slips, trips and falls are the No. 1 workplace fatality
Many don’t take danger seriously
Accidents result in:– Lost work hours
– Lost wages
– Pain and suffering
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Defining slips, trips and falls
Don’t always go hand-in-hand:
Slips – loss of balance on wet, slick surface
Trips – loss of balance caused by obstacle
Falls – usual result of slipping or tripping – but not always
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Slip hazards
Slip hazards don’t belong in workplace
Most common slip hazards:
– Spill (water, soapy residue, chemicals, etc.)
– Oil or grease
– Worn surfaces
– Paper, debris
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Identifying spills
Identify spill before acting– Make sure you know what it is
If it’s a chemical spill:– Don’t try cleaning it
– Mark the area
– Warn people
– Notify Facilities
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Handling a spill
Don’t leave the scene
Mark the area (chair, cones, etc.)
Warn coworkers, others
Use mop, towels to dry small spills
Notify Facilities about bigger spills
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Walking on slick surfaces
Walk slowly
Take short strides
Point feet outward
Extend arms for support
Check footwear
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Trip hazards
Many trip hazards easy to spot:– Boxes in hallway
– Open drawers
– Litter
– Tools left out
Speak up when you see trip hazards
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Built-in trip hazards
Steps:– Chips, cracks
– Worn traction strips
– Spills
Ramps– Spills
– Obstacles
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Work station hazards
Check workstations for: – Carpet tears
– Extension cords
– Open drawers (desks, file cabinets)
Report problems to Facilities – there are easy fixes for many
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Footwear
Tread protects against slips, trips
Don’t wear ‘worn’ shoes
Wearing right shoes?
Clean off oil, grease, dirt
Avoid high heels
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Other risk factors
Lighting:
– Easy to miss hazards
– Slow down
Carrying objects:– Don’t block sight
– Make extra ‘trip’
Handrails:
– Use them – every time
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Learning from near-misses
Near-misses are valuable:– Was there a spill?
– Something out of place?
– Worn floor?
Share info:– Tell your supervisor
– Let Facilities know
– Tell coworkers what happened
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Suspect a scam?
We all pay for scams
If you suspect a‘staged’ fall:
– Report it to supervisor
– Or go to HR
– Just speak up