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Summit’s“TOOLBOX SAFETY TALK”
Summit’s“TOOLBOX SAFETY TALK”
Slips, Trips and Falls
WELCOMEWELCOME
How does slips, trips and falls affect you?
How does slips, trips and falls affect you?
700 occupational fatalities in the US each year
CFR 1910.22 Lost time Lost production Broken equipment A lifetime of pain!!!!!!!
SLIPS!! SLIPS!!
• Weather conditions • Spills• Stairs• Tools• If you spill something
clean it up!
Slips: to slide along smoothly resulting in a sudden mishap
Safe worksites have become death traps when hazards are not corrected!
Safe worksites have become death traps when hazards are not corrected!
• Poor house keeping
• Dangerous surface conditions
• Insufficient lighting
• Inattention to tasks
• Improper footwear
The main causes of slips, trips and falls in the workplace?
The main causes of slips, trips and falls in the workplace?
• Lack of work place inspection
• Improper tool storage
• Accumulations
• Spills
FOOTWEARFOOTWEAR
• Use good judgement with regard to footwear while on duty. Be certain footwear is in good condition and appropriate to your job function and outside weather condition.
TRIPS!! TRIPS!!
• Damaged steps
• Misplaced items
• Inspect steps
• Use handrails
Trips :to catch the foot on something so as to stumble
Does this look familiar?Does this look familiar?
Can you identify the hazards?Can you identify the hazards?
WHAT CAN YOU DO?WHAT CAN YOU DO?
If something is creating a potential slip, trip, or fall If something is creating a potential slip, trip, or fall hazard hazard fix itfix it (clean it up - move it) (clean it up - move it)
Place signs to Place signs to warn otherswarn others of the potential hazard of the potential hazard
If you can not fix it - If you can not fix it - Place a work orderPlace a work order so that so that you facility manager is aware of the problemyou facility manager is aware of the problem
Notify SupervisorNotify Supervisor
• Employees should immediately report all work related injuries to their supervisor
• State law requires that injuries should be reported in writing within a limited number of days (varies by state)
• Place a work order or use the Report of Unsafe Conditions form to get the problem fixed
Plan and PreparePlan and Prepare
• Make sure employees understand the consequences.
• Impress upon employees.• Use Data• Use the opportunity• Discuss the danger• Discuss prevention• Develop a program
Summit’s Loss Control department thanks you for your participation.
For additional safety information, forms, checklists, resources, safety
talks, and posters please visit:www.summitholdings.com.
Any Questions?Any Questions?
Mark Your CalendarMark Your Calendar
Friday, December 19, 2008
10 a.m. EST
“Forklift Safety”