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Worksafe Fairfax: Reducing Injuries: Slips, Trips and Falls
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Slips, Trips and Falls
A Risk Management Initiative to Keep Fairfax County Employees and Residents Safe and Injury Free.
» Use fall protection when working six feet or more above ground level.
» Stay on established walking paths – don’t use shortcuts.
» Always follow safety rules.
» Some work sites require special footwear (safety shoes).
» Replace damaged/worn soles before they become a slip/trip or fall hazard.
» Don’t let your shoes trip you up.
» Clean up spills immediately. » Alert others to spills—surround spills with
containment barriers & post/place wet floor/caution signs around spill area.
» Clearly mark/sign any hazards that cannot be removed immediately.
» Have buckets close to areas where drips or leaks occur.
» Do not obstruct walkways, stairways and exits.
» Do not use walkways, stairways and exit pathways for storage.
» Do not run wires, hoses, cables, etc. across walkways.
» Do not throw trash on the floor; put in receptacles.
» Use appropriate step stool/step ladder, not a chair, to reach objects above your head
» Check walking working structures for soundness—report and repair damaged structures prior to use.
» Use handrails.
» Take one step at a time.
» Be sure you can see where you are going.
» Don’t run up or down stairs.
» Report broken stairs, hand rails and loose stair coverings.
» Keep pathways clear of cords, clutter, or boxes – they are a tripping hazard.
» Keep floors clear of small objects like pens or paper clips – they are a slipping hazard.
» Close cabinet doors and drawers immediately – they are a tripping hazard.
» Replace non-working light bulbs.
» Tuck chin in, turn head, twist and roll into the side of the fall.
» Use your arm to protect your head.
» Try to avoid breaking the fall with your hands or elbows.
» Spread out the impact, let shoulders, buttocks and legs absorb the shock.
» Keep wrists, arms, and knees bent and relaxed.
» If you think you are injured, do not move; call for help.
See a Hazard, Stop an Injury Hotline Call 703-324-HZRD (4973)
If you slip, trip or fall, make sure you report the incident to your supervisor.