Slips, Trips, and Falls Revised - PowerPoint Presentation

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Slips, Trips, and Falls

Revised

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Slips, Trips, and Falls

Target AudienceAll UAF employeesObjectivesIncrease employee awareness to recognize slip, trip, and fall hazards at UAFEncourage employee participation in identifying, reporting, and preventing injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls

See something, say something, do something

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Slips, Trips, and Falls

Learning ObjectivesGeneralUAF slips, trips and fallsCosts of slips, trips and fallsDefinitionsCircumstances associated with slips, trips, fallsRisk factors Types of injuriesPreventionReporting

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Slips, Trips, and Falls - General

Majority of general industry accidents are caused by slips, trips and fallsSlips, trips and falls cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are the second leading cause behind motor vehicle accidentsSlips, trips, and falls can occur anywhere in your work environmentCan result in permanent disability and even death

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Costs of Slips, Trips, and Falls

To the employeeLost wagesPain and suffering, embarrassmentTemporary or permanent disabilityReduced quality of lifeDeathTo the employerLoss of productivityCosts for overtime or training for replacement workerIncreased insurance premiums

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UAF Slips, Trips, and Falls

32% of all injuries at UAF are slips, trips and fallsAverage annual costs due to workman’s comp claims at UAF: approximately $282,000Average annual total employee days away from work: 135 days

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UAF Slips, Trips, and Falls (cont.)

In 2013, we had65 reported slips, trips, and falls47 outside, 12 inside, 6 were falls from equipment28 of the 47 outside occurred during months when ice and snow are normally presentIn 2014, we had40 reported slips, trips and falls31 were outside, 9 inside26 of the 31 outside occurred during months when ice and snow are normally present

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Definitions

SlipLack of friction or traction between footwear and walking or working surface that results in loss of balance

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Definitions (cont.)

TripFoot or lower leg hitting an object and the upper body continues to move forward resulting in loss of balance

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Definitions (cont.)

FallA fall occurs when you loose your balance or bodily support Two types of FallsFall at same levelFall to same walking or working surface, orFall into or against objects above the same surfaceFall to lower levelFall to level below walking or working surface

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Slip Circumstances

Wet areas on walking surfacesDry products on walking surfaceFreshly waxed surfacesIcy walk waysTransitioning from one surface to anotherSloped walking surfacesMounting and dismounting vehicles and equipmentLoose, irregular surfaces such as gravelImproper tread on footwear

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Trip Circumstances

Uneven surfacesSidewalk/curb dropsWheelchair ramps and curbsUncovered cables, wires or extension cords across aisles or walkways.Clutter or obstacles in aisles or walkwaysOpen file cabinet or desk drawerIrregularities in walking surfacesDamaged steps on stairwaysElevator not level

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Fall Circumstances

Slipping or trippingNot utilizing fall protection when necessaryImproper use of laddersInattention to surroundingsCondition of ground surfaces - Icy, wet, uneven, cluttered with debrisImproperly mounting/dismounting of equipment or vehiclesLoss of balanceUnprotected edges

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Risk Factors – Environmental Conditions

Icy Surfaces

Snow Buildup

on Stairs

Poor Lighting

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Risk Factors - Environmental Conditions

Fog or misty conditions

Poor Housekeeping

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Risk Factors – Human

Carrying objects thatObstruct your viewDo not leave a free handLack of situational awareness Texting and walking or listening to musicTalking on cell phones while walkingIn a hurry or taking shortcutsFailing eyesight or visual perceptionAgePhysical/medical conditions

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Risk Factors – Human (cont.)

Improper Use of Ladders

Lack of Fall Protection Equipment

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Types of Slip, Trip & Fall Injuries

Back and neck injuriesHead injuriesMuscle injuriesJoint injuriesBroken bones

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Prevention: Identify the Hazards in the Photos

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Prevention – Hazards Identified

Water on floor

Cord in walkwayBroom sticking out

Stair tread pealed up

Snow on stairs creating an uneven surface

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Prevention (cont.)

Use the on-line Unsafe Condition Report to report damaged walking surfaces (stairs, sidewalks, etc.) Wear proper footwear with good tractionUse hand rails when using stairwaysComplete required trainingsBe aware of your surroundings

Remove clutter from walkways

Utilize fall protection

Wear ice cleats

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UAF Ice Cleat Program

Ice cleats are provided free of charge to all employees and students who request themHow to obtain ice cleatsPick up at EHSRM office 1855 Marika RoadBulk order 10 or more for your office using online order form (Sept. 1st – Nov. 15th)Remote locations can order directly using loss prevention funding. Contact EHSRM for additional details.

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Reporting Reminders

To report all accidents and injuries, use the online incident reporting link found on our website.Use the online unsafe condition report to report any workplace condition or damage that might create a slip, trip, fall hazard. To report icy conditions that need immediate attention, please contact Facility Services directly at 474-7000 or dispatch@fs.uaf.edu or snowremoval@fs.uaf.edu

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Remember if you report an unsafe condition you are automatically entered into a quarterly incentive award drawing!

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Contact Information

Main Line 474-5413 Ice CleatsKim Knudsen 474-6164 klamb1@alaska.edu

Occupational SafetyKim Knudsen 474-5476 klamb1@alaska.edu

www.uaf.edu/safety/

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