Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, trips, and falls are the leading causes of time lost in the workplace. These types of hazards are serious issues for workers and employers. _1 The following ways to prevent injury should be considered the best practices in every industry.2 Th...
Slips, trips, and falls put workers at risk of sprains, strains, bruises, concussions, and fractures. Falls often result from slipping or tripping. The risks Slips happen where there is not enough grip or traction between the footwear and the walking surface. This can be a result of water...
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common hazards in the workplace. They put many workers at risk of sprains, strains, cuts, bruises, fractures, and other injuries. At worst, they can also lead to death, especially in high-risk occupations such as construction. However, with adequ...
Following is an excerpt from "Prevention Through Design: Slips, Trips & Falls," by Wayne S. Maynard. The Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index (WSI) ranking of the 10 leading causes of workplace incidents and the initial Liberty Mutual Executive Survey of Workplace Safety in 2001 revealed ...
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10. Train every employee to recognize and avoid slip, trip, and fall hazards Like any other safety hazard, slips, trips, and falls can be highlighted during safety training. Make sure that everyone can recognize and avoid slip, trip, and fall hazards and that they use PPE correctly when ne...
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Slips, Trips & Falls: Taking the Right Steps is a high-impact training program from Coastal that teaches employees to prevent slips, trips and falls by being aware of their surroundings, practicing good housekeeping and using equipment properly. Available on DVD and video, the program illustrates...
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