Slips, Trips & Falls

The causes of slips, trips and falls come in a wide variety. Addressing them all immediately can be overwhelming. So, start by asking yourself which of the following is most likely to cause falls in your workplace as you look around today:

• Poor Housekeeping.
• Wet or slippery surfaces.
• Obstacles in aisles and walkways.
• Inadequate lighting.
• Improper footwear.

You may find that several of these pose a threat to you or your employees. If so, begin with the basics: good housekeeping. It may seem obvious, but many falls can be prevented by cleaning up spills and debris and removing clutter. Start in the highest traffic areas, with the most obvious problems. That might be scrap material or waste that has accidentally collected, power cords that cross walkways, or break room coffee spills. Once you’ve addressed these trouble spots with better housekeeping, you can address the deeper issues that cause falls using the resources below. And you’ll likely have saved an employee from injury in the meantime.