PPT-Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Health Care Industry

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. 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 continue to be a major hazard to students and personnel alike at Team Lee . . 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. . 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 Prof. S K Verma. ISIL, New Delhi. Conference on IP Policy. Bangkok, . December 1, . 2013. Post-TRIPS: new vistas of IP protection. TRIPS Agreement –a most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property. 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 . 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. REDUCING SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS. Inspect steps to ensure that there are no defects before climbing on. A quick visual check should be completed during the pre-trip inspection. Corrections should be made prior to use.. & Falls. Costs of slips, trips & falls (STFs). Definitions. Causes of STFs. Risk factors. Prevention/minimization. Objectives. Slips, trips & falls can happen anywhere in your operation. Slips & trips can result in falls, possibly disability or death. 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. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.” 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..