Slips, Trips, and Falls - Workplace Safety

Tharveena ThomasPE Dept

INJURY PREVENTION

You take hundreds of steps every day. How many of those steps do you take seriously?

By taking a few minutes to understand how slips, trips, & falls happen, you can prevent needless and painful injuries.

SLIPSTo slide along smoothly resulting in

a sudden mishap. Weather conditions may cause the

floors to be wet or the ground to be icy .

Watch were you are stepping and use caution on wet floors.

Avoid stepping into wet areas and avoid ice to prevent slipping.

TRIPSTo catch the foot on something so

as to stumble. Damaged steps or misplaced

items are major factors in trips. Make sure that the steps you use

often are in good shape. DO NOT store anything on steps

or stairs.Use handrails when ascending or

descending stairs.

FALLSTo descend freely by the force of

gravity. Eliminate the hazard when

possible (i.e. broken chair, unstable ladder, etc...)

Practice good judgment - Don’t lean back in chairs, don’t climb on shelving or tables.

Don’t stand on chairs buckets or other unstable items.

RESULTS OF THIS 3 HAZARDS Somebody get hurts Maybe cause fatality

HOW TO PREVENT ?? Wear proper footwear Prevent a potential injury by cleaning up spills

and wet floors Keep isles and walkways clear of clutter or

obstructions. Pick up objects,move electrical cords and other

items to eliminate the potential for injury. Place signs to warn others of the potential hazard Notify Supervisor Hold handrails on the stairs Avoid using phones during walking Have a good lighting