Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
• Keep your eyes ahead of where you are going!
• Be sure the pathway is clear before you walk.
• Walk around hazards.
• Make sure drawers are closedafter use.
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries• Secure electrical cords, wires and hoses away from
walkway and work areas including offices.
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
• Housekeeping is everything• Floors MUST be kept clear
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries• Clean up spills immediately. If they cannot be cleaned
up immediately, highlight the hazard with a sign
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
• (even if you didn’t spill it).
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
• Report loose carpeting or damaged flooring.
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
Unavoidable slick surfaces
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
Wear appropriate footwear for the weather
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
Change how you walk
Adjust your gait when walking on unavoidable slick surfaces
Adjust your gait when walking on unavoidable slick surfaces
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries• When needing to gain height to complete a task use the correct
equipment. Always use a stepladder for overhead tasks. Chairs and stools should never be used as ladders.
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
Reminder - When Using a Stepladder Follow these Rules:• Use right height/type ladder for the job
• Inspect it first, check for: cracks, secure rungs, grip on rungs
• Spreaders fully extended and locked on stepladders
• Do not use a stepladder like you would a straight ladder
• 3 Points of Contact going up/down – Face ladder
• NEVER stand on the top two steps of a stepladder
• Do not exceed weight rating, only one on the ladder
Spreaders Locked
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Axcet’s LaddersRight size for the right job
Top step use is allowed on this ladder
4’ and 8’ ladders in back closet
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• Never carry anything that obscures your vision.
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
• Never carry anything that obscures your vision.• It’s like walking blindfolded
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• Use Handrails when using stairs, escalators and moving walkways.
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
Remember
See the problem…Avoid the problem
Stay on your feet!Find a Safe Path Well Ahead!
Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries
Don’t be this person
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