629,000accidents at work
2013-14
21,585injuries
Slip, Trip, Fall: Stat!
1,500,000working days lost
these accidents
account for
Over 25%
deaths at work
-50%
fatally injured compared
to 20 years ago
unevenwalking surfaces clutter
That’ll cause it...the primary culprits of slips, trips and falls
damagedsteps, ladders, handrails
poor traction
wet and greasy floors
metal surfacesconstruction and dock plates
polishedfreshly waxed surfaces
open
desk or drawers
That’ll cause it...the primary culprits of slips, trips and falls
irregular
steps, stairs and rails
dry floorswood dust or powder
sloped
walking surfaces
shoeswet, muddy, oily
don’t ignoredamaged equipment
Cut it out!tips on preventing falls, slips and trips
got a wet floor?clean it, sign it, avoid it
open your eyes
keep ‘em peeled
good housekeeping
set a routine
quit your
runningquit yourrushing
clear aisles
stairs and walkways
appropriate shoesheels? slickness? tied?
low lightcheck bulbs, no sunglasses indoors
Cut it out!preventative tips on preventing falls, slips and trips
health and safety at work act 1974:
employers responsible
for health & safety of employees
Them’s the rules...the legislation in place
management of health and safety at work act 1999
employers take action
to prevent slips, trips and fallsgood conditio
n
industrial flo
oring
health, safety and welfare act 1992
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