Accidents Happen:

Slip , Trip & Fall

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The following slideshow will provide information on:

• statistics• causes• prevention• legislation

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

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industrial flo

oring

health, safety and welfare act 1992

When it comes to safety,always remember...

prevention

is better than cure

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