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The Effect of Slips and Trips in the Workplace
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Slips and trips result in thousands of workplace injuries every year.…
Slips and trips are responsible for an estimated 21.4% of serious injury claims…
The most common injuries from slips and trips are…
ü Musculoskeletal injuries
ü Cuts
ü Bruises
ü Fractures and dislocations
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Using the Hierarchy of Control System
Can Reduce Your Facility’s Risk
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ü Remove S&T hazards at the
design stage by removing
changes or unnecessary step
ups in floor levels.
ü Ensure adequate lighting
or light reflective flooring is
installed to provide a bright,
easy to navigate space.
Eliminate the Hazard
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ü Replace slippery flooring with a
more slip-resistant surface.
ü Refurbish old floors to remove any
trip hazards from broken tiles or
worn uneven surfaces.
Substitution
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ü Prevent access to high
risk areas, for example
cordon off wet floor
areas while cleaning is
in progress.
Isolation
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ü Apply floor treatments to increase
slip resistance.
ü Provide adequate drainage and
falls to floor.
Engineering Controls (Redesign)
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Administrative Controls
ü Clearly mark edges of steps, hazardous
areas and any changes in floor height
through demarcation.
ü Ensure all staff and visitors are
appropriately dressed for your
facility. This includes correct
footwear or high visibility clothing.
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Contact your local Flowcrete office to discuss how our range of flooring systems can create a safer environment at your facility.
+61 7 3205 7115 (QLD)
+61 2 4648 0397 (NSW)
+61 3 9578 5959 (VIC)
@flowcrete_aust
“Flowcrete Group Ltd”
For more information on establishing a
Safe Workplace, visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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