SLIPS & TRIPS

What will you learn in this module?

Why slips and trips are a problem.

Why they happen.

How you can help to stop them.

Warning: This course contains images of slips and trips accidents and theresulting injuries.

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A slip shattered my life…

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Did you know?Slips and trips are one of thebiggest causes of seriousaccidents at work.

Many result in broken bones orworse.

You have a legal duty to lookafter yourself and yourcolleagues at work.

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What if it happened to you?

It could affect your:

Social life

FinancesTravel

Health

Family

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You are unlikely to slip on a clean dry floor.Water, oil, dust etc. can all make a floor moreslippery, but where might this contaminationcome from?...

Why do people slip?

SLIPS & TRIPSCommon sources of contamination

Spills…

From containers, bags, production lines etc.

SLIPS & TRIPSCommon sources of contamination

Leaks…

From machines, pipes, roofs etc.

SLIPS & TRIPSCommon sources of contamination

Wet mopping…

Freshly mopped, shiny floors.

SLIPS & TRIPSCommon sources of contamination

Rubbish…

Rubbish discarded on floors.

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Case study: Nobody was aware…

George was driving a forklift truck and accidentlystruck a water pipe which began leaking on to thefloor.

George did not report the accident and told noone.

Terry was walking through the warehouse, did notsee the pool of water on the floor and slipped.

Terry suffered a shattered knee and permanentdamage.

Clean up spills quickly, report leaks, use equipment correctly; ask for training if unsure.

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Why do people trip?

Trips happen when you catch yourfoot on something you didn't realisewas there, for example…

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Broken or unevenflooring & loose carpet

Leads & cables acrosswalk ways

Obstacles left inwalkways

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Think about all the areas you work in. What hazards areyou likely to come across and what can you do aboutthem?

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Can you find the four slip & trip hazards in this picture?

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1Carrying the box means that you are less likely to spot palettes left

in walkway.

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2 Trailing cable may trip

people up.

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3 Water from leaking pipe could cause

people to slip.

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4A drink has been

spilled on the floor, which

someone could slip on.

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It should look like this…

Leak cleaned, reported and

repaired.

Trailing cables eliminated

Hazards removed

from walkways

Spills cleaned up & drinks carried in a safer way.

Load carried in a safer

way.

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What shoes do you wear to work?

Wearing sensible shoes with good grip will reduce slips in many workplaces.

If you have been given safety footwear for work:

Make sure they fit.Wear them.Keep them clean. Ask for a new pair if they are worn out.

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Case study: You can borrow my shoes

Susan worked in an office and had to visit thewarehouse but didn’t have her safety shoes.

Liam offered to lend Susan his shoes. They weremuch too big, but Liam told her it would be fine.“You only need them for five minutes”.

As a result, Susan tripped whilst going down thestairs.

Susan broke her back and is now partiallyparalysed.

Make sure they fit. Wear them. Keep them clean. Ask for a new pair if they are worn out.

SLIPS & TRIPSWhat else might make you slip or trip

Pushing & Pulling Rushing

Carrying Too much or too little light

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...unexpected noises and…

There are other things that might make you slip or trip such as…

…reading while you are walking (distraction).

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Floors change as they get older or if the work being done in the area changes.

If you feel a floor is becoming damaged, dangerous or more slippery, report it.

Be aware:

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Keep the floor clean and dry.

Use buckets and trays under leaks whilst being repaired.

Stop spills, if you can't, then clean them up.

Report cleaning and maintenance problems.

Keep walkways clear.

Use bins for rubbish.

Don't trail leads across walkways.

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SEE ITSORT IT

REPORT IT

Remember, you can help reduce slips & trips!