PPT-Slips, Trips, and Falls!

November 2010 Safety Meeting Presentation Developed by Karen Hsi EHampS Student Intern Why is prevention of slips trips and falls important Constitutes majority of accidents in industries. A comedian slips on a banana peel and the audience laughs. A schoolchild falls as he walks to the blackboard and another stu dent asks, “Have a good trip?” The jokes are familiar, but and. . Falls. Fall Factors. Friction. Momentum. Gravity. 1a. What happens when . you slip. Loss of balance . caused by too . little friction. Loss of traction. Wet surfaces. Spills. 2a. What happens when . ON . BANANA PEELS!!. →. . (O.0) . BY: VICTORIA STREET☺. BANANA’S ARE DANGEROUS!!. IF YOU SLIP ON ONE YOU COULD GET A VERY BRUSED BUT…. You also could get some broken bones. . And IT WILL HURT. EHSRM. February 2014. Slips, Trips, and Falls. Target Audience. All UAF . employees and students. Objectives. Increase employee awareness to recognize slip, trip, and fall hazards at UAF. Encourage employee participation in identifying, reporting and preventing injuries caused by slips, trips, and . & Falls. Costs of slips, trips & falls (STFs). Definitions. Causes of STFs. Risk factors. Prevention/minimization. Objectives. Slips, trips & falls can happen anywhere in your operation. Slips & trips can result in falls, possibly disability or death. Slips, Trips, Falls, and Back Safety. January 2013. Introduction. http://. www.flickr.com/photos/aimeeorleans/274376394. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike-burns/1670557045/. http://www.flickr.com/photos/84971119@N00/6329906815/. At the end of this training, you will be able to:. Identify 2 requirements of OSHA’s walking and working surfaces standard that apply to your workplace.. Identify common causes of slips, trips and falls (STF) within your workplace.. Defining the Problem. Breakdown of Hospital Employee Injuries by Type. Source: BLS 2009. Top Causes of Healthcare Worker Slips, Trips, and Falls. Housekeeping. Maintenance/ Environment. Equipment. Floor contaminants. OSHA . Susan Harwood. Safety Training. 1. CLASS. . INFORMATION. Class Start and Stop Times. Breaks and Lunch. Locations of Restrooms. Emergency Exits/Procedures. Electronic Devices. Class Participation. SLIPS:. . Floors do not usually pose much hazard to their users unless conditions such as rain or snow create wet or icy surfaces. To prevent slips, watch where you are stepping. If the floor is wet, find a way to lessen the hazard. Post “Wet Floor” signs in the area until you mop up the excess water and place a mat in the entranceway. . 6-19-12. Disclaimers. 4/11/2012. 2. This material was produced under a grant . (SH22284SH1) . from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organization imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.. November 2010 Safety Meeting Presentation . Developed by: Karen . Hsi. , EH&S Student Intern. Why is prevention of . slips, trips, and falls. important?. Constitutes majority of accidents in industries. Training . Program for Small Businesses. Grant Information. The free safety awareness training for small businesses, is funded by the Susan Harwood grant . Originally produced under grant number 46EO-HT10 by the National Safety Council, 2006. For use in conjunction with . 5-Minute Safety Talk. While each of our jobs are different, for most of us, walking is part of our workday. Whether it’s walking the factory floor, taking a stroll outside during a break or getting from one meeting to another, we are on our feet at least part of the day. With all of that foot traffic, there is always the potential for a fall..