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WHAT’S AT STAKE
• Slips, trips and falls
• Walking and working mishaps
• Second only to motor vehicle accidents
WHAT’S THE DANGERYou can be injured from a fall at work because of:• Walkways and floors
not being kept clean• Wet spots• Loose flooring• Wires• Open file cabinet
drawers
WHAT’S THE DANGERFalls and slips can cause:
• Bruises
• Broken bones
• Lost work
• Lost wages
• Blood Clots
• Death
EXAMPLE:
• Protect openings in floors that lead to lower levels
• Protect with rails on at least three sides
• Prevent someone from falling to the floor below
• Identify all the potential tripping and fall hazards
• Use handrails
• Do not run
• Practice good housekeeping
• If surfaces are wet, dry them
• Remove ice
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF