PPT-Slips and Falls on Board:

What Can We Do to Reduce the Impact 38 th Annual CRUISE CANADA Conference of the Canadian Passenger Vessel Association November 19 21 2014 Isaacs amp Co Barristers amp Solicitors. 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. . 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 . 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. Human Computer Interaction. Title of Presentation. Dr. Ron Eaglin. Outcomes. Explain why designers should not blame users for errors.. Describe types of . errors. , . slips. , and . mistakes. .. Describe the various types of . 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/. 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. th. and 5. th. grades only)*. . - 6. th. grade student helpers wanted! . . * = New . 6. th. grade students or any 6. th. grader who was NOT in Miss . Muehl’s. art class as a 5. th. 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, . October 21, 2014. John Able, CSP. CONN-OSHA. Think about:. Slip, Trip & Fall hazardous conditions you have observed. Any accidents and/or injuries you have seen resulting from Slips, Trips & Falls. 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.