PPT-Walking is Working Prevent Slips, Tips & Falls

For use in conjunction with 5Minute Safety Talk While each of our jobs are different for most of us walking is part of our workday Whether its 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. Slips, Trips, and Falls continue to be a major hazard to students and personnel alike at Team Lee . . 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. . 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 . Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency . room each year.. Todd Day. Industrial Safety Coordinator. REDUCING SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS. Inspect steps to ensure that there are no defects before climbing on. A quick visual check should be completed during the pre-trip inspection. Corrections should be made prior to use.. & 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/. Majid . Fotuhi, MD PhD. Ingleside at King Farm & Rockville Office on Aging. Rockville, MD. September 12, 2014. Objectives. The impact of falls. Why do falls occur?. How to prevent falls?. How walking well can protect . Ryan Duncan, PT, DPT . 1. Fay Horak, PT, PhD . 2. Gammon Earhart, PT, PhD . 3. 1. Assistant Professor, Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine. 2. 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.. 12/12/16. Slips, Trips, and Falls. Target Audience. All UAF . employees. Objectives. Increase employee awareness to recognize slip, trip, and fall hazards at UAF. Encourage employee participation in identifying, . 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. Slips, Trips and Falls “This material was produced under the grant SH-22219-SH1 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 mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.” 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.