PPT-Slips, Trips, and Falls When there is too little friction or traction between your feet

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 eg stepping off a curb . Applicable if operato r is born on or after July 1 1972 Not applicable for non motorized vessels ie canoes kayaks etc 2 Except all non motorized vessels 3 Children under 13 years of age must wear a PFD while underway on a vessel under 21 feet in len 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 . 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 . 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. Traction can draw or pull on an object.. Distraction (a more accurate term for clinical use) is the separation of surfaces of a joint by pulling.. Distraction can be applied to peripheral limbs or spinal segments. 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. 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. . 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. Joanna Hammond. Specialist Podiatrist. Housekeeping:. Fire alarms. Mobiles. Toilets. Aims. How Diabetes and Vascular problems can affect the feet. Nail conditions. Foot conditions. Correct Footwear.