PPT-Ergonomics in Slip, Trip, & Falls:

Perceptual amp Biomechanical Issues William J Vigilante Jr PhD amp Al Vangura Jr MS CPSI Tuesday November 3 2009 Objectives Ergonomics defined Ergonomic concepts Biomechanics of walking. 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. Jenny made a . slip. on her paper and forgot to answer two questions.. To slide. A mistake . An underskirt with women’s clothing. A small paper form. The meatloaf only contains a . trace. amount of spices, so it didn’t have much flavor.. 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/. Slip. Slip. Trip. When your foot (or lower leg) hits an object and your upper body continues moving, throwing you off balance.. Trip. When you step down unexpectedly to a lower surface (Misstep) and lose your balance, e.g., stepping off a curb. . UNIVERSITY . of. N. ORTHERN . C. OLORADO. How to Move Forward/Backward. when viewing this slide show. To move forward press enter or the down arrow key. To view the previous slide press backspace or the up arrow key. Regulations. WAC 296-24 and WAC 297-800. See something, say something, do something. Learning Objectives. After completing this lesson, you will . be . able to…. Define circumstances of slip, trips and falls.. 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. 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. . State Of Wisconsin . Employee Injury's. Tracie Ninedorf. Risk Manager. Total Injuries. Top 5 Areas of Injury. Slips, Trips and Falls. Struck by object. Lifting. Climbing. Automobile. Claim Information . Module 2: preventing slips, trips and falls:. A Training Program for Small Businesses. After completing this module, you will be able to:. Isolate the four risk factor categories for slips, trips, and falls. 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. – these hazards are generally created by objects or liquid left in a common walk space such as doorways and corridors or work areas. Liquid spills need to be cleaned up immediately. Objects should be moved away from walk spaces..