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    The document discusses slip, trip, and fall prevention and identifies common causes like spills, wet surfaces, loose rugs, obstructions, and poor lighting. It provides tips to prevent injuries like cleaning spills, installing warning signs, wearing slip-resistant shoes, removing hazards, using carts and handrails, and walking carefully on icy surfaces.

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    The document discusses slip, trip, and fall prevention and identifies common causes like spills, wet surfaces, loose rugs, obstructions, and poor lighting. It provides tips to prevent injuries like cleaning spills, installing warning signs, wearing slip-resistant shoes, removing hazards, using carts and handrails, and walking carefully on icy surfaces.

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    The document discusses slip, trip, and fall prevention and identifies common causes like spills, wet surfaces, loose rugs, obstructions, and poor lighting. It provides tips to prevent injuries like cleaning spills, installing warning signs, wearing slip-resistant shoes, removing hazards, using carts and handrails, and walking carefully on icy surfaces.

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    SLIP, TRIP AND FALL PREVENTION

    Slips, trips and falls can result in injuries with lasting effects and even death. It is important to understand how slips, trips and
    falls happen, how to identify hazards and how to eliminate or minimize the hazards.

    Slips happen because of a lack of friction or traction between a person’s footwear and the walking
    surface. Common causes of slips to look for in the workplace are:
    • Spills • Hazards created from weather (e.g. puddles and ice)
    • Surfaces that are wet or oily • Loose rugs or mats

    Trips occur when your foot strikes or hits an object, which causes a person to lose their balance.
    Common causes of trips to look for in the workplace are:
    • Obstructions and clutter on the floor • Poor lighting
    (e.g. power cords, boxes, and open drawers) • Uneven or irregular walking surfaces
    • Wrinkled or curled up mats

    Falls can result from a slip or a trip when a person’s center of gravity is shifted and balance is lost.
    In addition to slips and trips, other causes of falls to look for in the workplace are:
    • Obstructed view (e.g. carrying large items) • Not paying attention to the surroundings
    • Not using appropriate equipment (e.g standing on a chair, table, or other surface with wheels)

    Follow these tips to prevent slips, trips and falls.


    • Clean up spills immediately.
    • Install warning signs for wet floor areas (including freshly mopped floors).
    • Wear shoes with good support and slip-resistant soles appropriate for the job task.
    • Remove tripping hazards in walkways, doorways and stairs. Keep drawers and cabinet doors closed when
    possible.
    • Keep frequently used items in easy to reach areas. Obtain step stools to access items too high to reach when standing on
    the floor.
    • Utilize handrails when ascending and descending stairs.
    • Utilize carts to transport large items.
    • Walk in designated paths when available.
    • Ensure adequate lighting is available.
    • Reduce walking pace when approaching corners, intersections, or walking surface changes.
    • Stay alert when walking and address any new hazards before proceeding.
    • Report identified hazards to prevent a possible injury.
    • When walking on icy or slippery areas:
    o Wear shoes or boots with soles that provide extra traction.
    o Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles. Use the vehicle for support.
    o Walk with feet spread out slightly and toes pointed outward.
    o Extend arms out to the sides to maintain balance.
    o Take short steps or shuffle for stability.

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