Your Guide to Prevention and Response: Slips, Trips, and Falls
Stay Informed, Stay Safe
Slips, trips, and falls can lead to serious injuries and lost time in the workplace. As the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States, they’re incidents both employers and employees want to avoid. Make sure you have the right products to help you and your workers prevent slips, trips, and falls, and to respond when they do occur. Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Slips
- Cause: Wet floors, loose mats, and slippery flooring
- Solution: Clean spills immediately or clearly mark the location of the spill with a wet floor sign, install secure floor mats, select appropriate footwear, and set up good housekeeping standards
Trips
- Cause: Cluttered walkways, poor lighting, and uneven walking surfaces
- Solution: Keep walkways clear, cover cables and cords, select footwear that fits properly, make sure work areas are well lit, and ensure even walking surfaces
Falls
- Cause: Elevated walkways or work platforms, wet floors, and cluttered aisles
- Solution: Remind workers to pay attention to their surroundings, walk at an appropriate pace, and be prepared with the right equipment
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Slips and Trips Protection
Responding to spills in a timely manner can help prevent slips, trips, and falls. Have spill kits and wet floor signs on hand and make sure employees are properly trained.
Make sure employees are properly protected from spills with non-slip shoe covers like the ones listed below. Traction devices and mats can also help prevent slips, providing increased traction on slippery surfaces.
Fall Protection
Workers are not only at risk of falling at ground level, but also when climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms, or operating equipment. Harnesses and fall limiters can help your employees stay safe and avoid serious injuries.
Head Protection
Hard hats are a staple of many industries and environments and can protect workers from falling objects and other safety hazards. Help your employees prevent head injuries with the proper gear.
First Aid and Cardiac Arrest Products
Providing your employees with the tools to respond in the event of an emergency is key to the safety of your workplace. Make sure they have the training and products needed to act efficiently.