Pay Attention: Slips, Trip and Falls

Slips, trips and falls is the number 1 reason for an industrial injury in the United States. Thousands of disabling injuries—and even deaths—occur each year as a result of slips, trips, and falls:

• From heights, on stairs, and on level ground
• At work and at home

Pay Attention to Your Movements and Surroundings

• Focus on where you’re going, what you’re doing, and what lies ahead
• Expect the unexpected
• Take responsibility for fixing, removing, or avoiding hazards in your path
• Wear sturdy shoes with non-skid soles and flat heels
• Avoid baggy or loose pants you could trip over
• Walk, don’t run
• Wipe your feet when you come in from rain or snow
• Report or replace any burned out lights or inadequate lighting
• Watch out for floors that are uneven, have holes, etc
• Keep your hands at your sides, not in your pockets, for balance
• Don’t carry loads you can’t see over
• Walk slowly on slippery surfaces —Slide your feet and avoid sharp turns