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REDUCING SLIPS TRIPS amp FALLS Inspect steps to ensure that there are no defects before climbing on A quick visual check should be completed during the pretrip inspection Corrections should be made prior to use. 1 – A WORD FROM THE DEFENCE By: Daniel I. Reisler and Mouna B. Hanna REISLER FRANKLIN LLP Toronto, Ontario So you ha ve been retained to defend against a slip /trip and fall claim. Where do you 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 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. 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. Encampments Encampments Encampments Encampments Around the Around the Around the Around the Around the Tabernacle Tabernacle Tabernacle Tabernacle Tabernacle Barnes 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.. 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, . 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. 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.” 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, . 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..