1、Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls A Guide for EmployeesSession ObjectivesRecognize slips, trips, and falls as a serious safety problemIdentify slip, trip, and fall hazards on the jobAvoid or eliminate slip, trip, and fall hazardsPrevent falls from heights and on stairsPrevent falls at work, outdoor

2、s, and at homeMinimize injuries if you do fallPrequiz: How Much Do You Know?Slip, trip, and fall accidents are uncommon in the workplace.Some slip, trip, and fall accidents can cause serious injuries. Theres little you can do on the job to prevent slips, trips, and falls except watch where youre goi

3、ng. You should look for slip, trip, and fall hazards around your home as well as at work. Injury StatisticsMore than 230,000 workers injuredHighest injury rate of any regulated activityMore than 800 deathsTypes of InjuriesBack/spineHead/brainMuscle strainsSprainsBroken bonesDeathTypes of InjuriesIna

4、dequate housekeepingPoor visibilityInattentionRunningSpillsCommon Slip, Trip, And Fall HazardsCommon Slip, Trip, And Fall Hazards (cont.)ClutterOpen drawersFlooringWet or slippery surfacesHandrailsLaddersShoesEliminate Trip And Fall HazardsPractice good housekeepingStep over obstructionsWalk slowlyW

5、atch for changes in flooringBe sure lighting is adequateEliminate Trip And Fall Hazards (cont.)DONT!Leave materials on floorBlock walkwaysPlace anything on stairsLeave drawers openPrevent Slips and FallsSpillsWarningsMatsShoesWet surfacesIcy spotsUse common senseAdjust your strideMake wide turnsDont

6、 block your visionExerciseYou should pick up items and clean up spills even if you didnt put them there.Good housekeeping helps eliminate slip, trip, and fall hazards.If you cant eliminate a slip or trip hazard, just avoid it and forget about it.Walk quickly over slippery spots to avoid slipping.Whi

7、ch statements are true?Do you understand:Types of fall injuries?Common slip, trip, and fall hazards?How to eliminate trip and fall hazards?How to prevent slips and falls?ReviewDo you understand:Types of fall injuries?Common slip, trip, and fall hazards?How to eliminate trip and fall hazards?How to p

8、revent slips and falls?Be Careful on Stairs Hold handrailsDont runInspect for slippery surfaces or damageDont put objects on stairsKeep one hand freeUse Ladders SafelyUse the right ladder for the jobInspect for damageBe sure the ladder is stableClimb and descend safelyUse a tool beltHold onPrevent S

9、lips, Trips, And Falls OutdoorsWatch where youre goingUse shoes with good tractionSlow downWipe your feetSand slippery spotsWear sunglassesUse sturdystepstoolPrevent Slips, Trips, And Falls at HomeFollow safetyproceduresClean spillsimmediatelyUse a bath matFix curledcarpet edgesHave stairrailingsUse

10、 lights BLRBusiness & Legal Resources 1402What to Do If Youre FallingBendRollProtect headUse handsYellWhat to Do If Youre HurtReport any fallsGet medical attentionKnow the full extent of your injuriesllow doctors ordersExerciseMatchingStairsLaddersOutdoorsHomeWear sunglasses for glareChoose the

11、right one for the jobUse a bathmatDont leave objects onDo you understand:Preventing falls on stairs?Preventing ladder falls?Preventing falls outdoors?Preventing falls inside your home?What to do if youre falling?What to do if youre hurt in a fall?ReviewDo you understand:Preventing falls on stairs?Preventing ladder falls?Preventing falls outdoors?Preventing falls inside your home?What to do if youre fall