PPT-Slips, Trips, and Falls

EHSRM February 2014 Slips Trips and Falls Target Audience All UAF employees and students Objectives Increase employee awareness to recognize slip trip and fall hazards at UAF Encourage employee participation in identifying reporting and preventing injuries caused by slips trips and . 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 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. Falling into the Water. Notes for Guidance. This Engagement Pack IS NOT to . be used for skills training or a task requiring a licensed . operator. This IS NOT . a tool box talk. This is an opportunity for staff on board to talk about safety without feeling rushed to commence their . 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/. Oh My!. With the group around you review how Norman defines these three terms and how they interrelate.. Slips and Mistakes are both types of errors. A person has an intention to take a particular action.. 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. . 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. OSHA . Susan Harwood. Safety Training. 1. CLASS. . INFORMATION. Class Start and Stop Times. Breaks and Lunch. Locations of Restrooms. Emergency Exits/Procedures. Electronic Devices. Class Participation. 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. 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..