Slips, Trips & Falls Pt. II
Maintain work areas to prevent slips, trips and falls
Housekeeping is the key to preventing slips, trips and falls
- Keep walkways, aisles and stairs free of tools, materials and other hazards
- Clean up any leaks or spills on floors, stairs, entranceways and loading docks
- Repair or report floor problems such as uneven surfaces, missing tiles, broken planks etc
- Block off and mark floor areas that are being cleaned or repaired
- Keep cords, power cables and air hoses out of walkways
- Place trash in proper containers
- Report missing or broken stair rails and slippery or damaged treads
- Walk, don’t run on stairs. Hold onto stairs rails while going up or down
- Don’t jump on or off platforms and loading docks
- Don’t carry a load you can’t see over