Slips Trips & Falls

Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries


• Keep your eyes ahead of where you are going!

• Be sure the pathway is clear before you walk.

• Walk around hazards.

• Make sure drawers are closedafter use.

Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries• Secure electrical cords, wires and hoses away from

walkway and work areas including offices.


• Housekeeping is everything• Floors MUST be kept clear

Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries• Clean up spills immediately. If they cannot be cleaned

up immediately, highlight the hazard with a sign


• (even if you didn’t spill it).


• Report loose carpeting or damaged flooring.


Unavoidable slick surfaces


Wear appropriate footwear for the weather


Change how you walk

Adjust your gait when walking on unavoidable slick surfaces

Adjust your gait when walking on unavoidable slick surfaces

Avoiding Slips-Trip-Fall Injuries• When needing to gain height to complete a task use the correct

equipment. Always use a stepladder for overhead tasks. Chairs and stools should never be used as ladders.


Reminder - When Using a Stepladder Follow these Rules:• Use right height/type ladder for the job

• Inspect it first, check for: cracks, secure rungs, grip on rungs

• Spreaders fully extended and locked on stepladders

• Do not use a stepladder like you would a straight ladder

• 3 Points of Contact going up/down – Face ladder

• NEVER stand on the top two steps of a stepladder

• Do not exceed weight rating, only one on the ladder

Spreaders Locked


Axcet’s LaddersRight size for the right job

Top step use is allowed on this ladder

4’ and 8’ ladders in back closet


• Never carry anything that obscures your vision.


• Never carry anything that obscures your vision.• It’s like walking blindfolded


• Use Handrails when using stairs, escalators and moving walkways.


Remember

See the problem…Avoid the problem

Stay on your feet!Find a Safe Path Well Ahead!


Don’t be this person

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