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Slips Trips Falls Working Surfaces

Slips, trips, and falls can occur when a person's foot contacts an unexpected object or surface, causing them to lose their balance. Slips happen when there is too little friction between a shoe and surface, trips occur when an object is contacted unexpectedly, and falls result from being too far off balance. Falls can be either at the same level or from an elevation. Hazards like clutter, spills, uneven surfaces, and distractions increase slip, trip and fall risks. Proper footwear, paying attention, good housekeeping, and being proactive in identifying and reporting hazards can help prevent these incidents.

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Slips Trips Falls Working Surfaces

Slips, trips, and falls can occur when a person's foot contacts an unexpected object or surface, causing them to lose their balance. Slips happen when there is too little friction between a shoe and surface, trips occur when an object is contacted unexpectedly, and falls result from being too far off balance. Falls can be either at the same level or from an elevation. Hazards like clutter, spills, uneven surfaces, and distractions increase slip, trip and fall risks. Proper footwear, paying attention, good housekeeping, and being proactive in identifying and reporting hazards can help prevent these incidents.

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Slips,

Trips,
and
Falls
What are Slips, Trips & Falls?

Slip
A slip occurs when there
is too little traction or
friction between the Fall
shoe and walking
surface. A fall occurs when you
are too far off balance.

Trip
A trip occurs when a person’s foot
contacts an object in their way or
drops to a lower level unexpectedly,
causing them to be thrown off-balance.
What are Slips, Trips & Falls?
There are two types of falls:

Same Level
When you fall to From Elevation
the surface you are
walking on. Same When you fall to a
level falls are more level below the one
common. you are walking on.
Falls from
Caused by: elevation are more
• Slips severe.
• Trips
Falls From: • Ladders •Platforms
• Stairs • Loading docks
Computer and
Telephone Cords

Extension Cords
•Install electrical, data,
and telephone outlets
where needed
•Secure cables and cords
with tape or cord covers
What should be
done to fix this
hazard?
What is wrong here?
What is wrong here?
Work Organization and Tidiness

• Close your desk, cabinets,


and file drawers and
doors immediately after
each use.

• Keep the floor around


your workspace free of
boxes, cords, cables,
materials, and other
Organized and tidy work space objects.
Work Organization and Tidiness

• Keep walkways and


aisles clear of materials,
equipment, and other
hazards

• Keep cables, cords,


wires, and hoses away
from walkways and
Pathway is clearly marked and free
other paths of travel of obstructions.
Be Careful on the Stairs
•Always use the
handrails when
climbing or
descending the
stairs
•Do not rush and
skip steps
•Don’t carry
anything that will
compromise your
ability to hold onto
the handrail
Be Careful on the Stairs

• When going to
another floor/level,
take the elevator if
you are carrying
things requiring the
use of both hands.
• NEVER carry a load
you can’t see over or
around. Use a cart.
What is wrong
with this picture?
Climbing/Descending Ladders

• Have a good hand-hold


before stepping up.
• Place your foot on the
step or rung just in
front of your heel,
under the arch.
• Always make sure you
have three points of
contact.
• NEVER stand on the
top of a ladder.
Entering/Exiting
Equipment Safely
• Clean footwear of mud,
paint, grease, or any other
contamination.
• Make sure running board,
tread, step, foothold, and
platform of equipment are
also clean and dry of any
contamination.
• Always face equipment
when entering and exiting.
• Place your foot on the step
or foothold just in front of
your heel, under the arch.
Entering/Exiting
Equipment Safely

Courtesy of Construction Safety Association of


Ontario

• Maintain three-point contact at all times while getting onto/off


of the equipment until reaching ground, cab, or stable platform.
– one hand, two feet
Three-point contact examples: – two hands, one foot

• Step down or up carefully while facing equipment.


• Do not jump off when entering/exiting bed of a truck or other
part of the equipment.
Outdoor Slip, Trip, and Fall
Dangers
Wear Proper Footwear
Wearing the right footwear for your work
environment will help prevent or reduce slip, trip,
and fall incidences.

• Footwear should fit snugly and


comfortably.
• Keep your footwear clean and in
good condition at all times.
• Inspect regularly for any
damage; repair or replace worn
or defective footwear.
• Replace shoes or replace soles
before they become worn
smooth.
The Right Footwear
for the Work
Wear the appropriate type of footwear for your work place.

Work Environment Type of Sole


Kitchen Microcullular urethane, rubber soles
Machine shop (oily floors) Oil-resistant soles
Office Neoprene soles
Garage (rough concrete) Crepe Soles

Wearing shoes with increased traction does not


substitute the need for safe walking practices!
Slips, Trips, and Falls Are
Preventable!
Pay Attention
Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls

•Pay attention to your


surroundings
•Look where you are
going when you walk
•Do not engage in
activities that distract
your attention
•Do not read, write,
text, or dial while you
are walking
Pay Attention
Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Walk carefully and slowly when you


transition from one type of walking surface
to another
• Adjust your walking pace and stride.
• Take extra care when you come indoors
with wet shoes
• Slow down and take small careful steps if
the surface is uneven, cluttered, slippery
or inclined
Pay Attention
Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
• Maintain clear, tidy work areas free of
clutter
• Follow good housekeeping procedures by
cleaning up and throwing out debris and
materials while you work
• Fix hazards such as small spills and
cluttered walkways if you are able to do
so safely
• Use caution when entering/exiting
vehicles and equipment and when
climbing and descending ladders
• Report hazards promptly
• Go where you
are looking,
and look where
you are going

• If you see a
potential
hazard, report
it immediately
Pay Attention

Be Proactive

Be Careful

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