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Published by SALUSToolbox Talk: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls
Date: [DATE] Duration: [DURATION] minutes Presenter: [PRESENTER NAME] Location: [LOCATION]
Objective
The objective of this toolbox talk is to educate participants on the common causes of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace and to provide practical measures to prevent these incidents. By the end of this session, participants should be able to identify potential hazards and implement effective control measures to ensure a safer working environment.
Introduction
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. They can occur in any work environment and often result in serious injuries. Maintaining a safe workplace requires vigilance and adherence to safety protocols.
Presenter Note: Engage the audience by asking if anyone has personal experience related to slips, trips, or falls.
Key Points
- Surface Conditions: Ensure all walking-working surfaces are kept clean, orderly, and free of hazards such as spills, ice, and debris [1].
- Proper Footwear: Use non-slip footwear, especially in areas prone to wet or slippery conditions [2].
- Adequate Lighting: Ensure all areas are well-lit to help identify potential hazards [3].
- Clear Walkways: Keep walkways clear of obstacles and ensure they are well-maintained [3].
- Use of Mats and Gratings: Where necessary, use mats or gratings to prevent slipping [4].
Hazard Identification
Common hazards related to slips, trips, and falls include:
- Wet or Oily Surfaces: Can lead to slips and falls, especially if not promptly cleaned [1].
- Uneven Walking Surfaces: Can cause trips and falls if not properly marked or repaired [3].
- Cluttered Walkways: Increase the risk of trips and falls due to obstacles [3].
Presenter Note: Encourage participants to share any additional hazards they've encountered.
Control Measures
Discuss the hierarchy of controls:
- Elimination: Remove hazards where possible, such as fixing leaks or cleaning spills immediately [1].
- Engineering Controls: Install non-slip flooring or mats in high-risk areas [4].
- Administrative Controls: Implement regular cleaning schedules and safety inspections [1].
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure the use of appropriate footwear to prevent slips [2].
Safe Work Procedures
- Regularly inspect work areas for potential hazards.
- Clean up spills immediately and mark wet areas.
- Ensure all walkways are clear and well-lit.
- Use appropriate signage to warn of slippery conditions.
- Conduct regular safety training and refreshers.
Presenter Note: If possible, demonstrate the safe work procedure or use visual aids.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
- Non-Slip Footwear: Essential in areas prone to wet or slippery conditions [2].
- High-Visibility Clothing: Helps in identifying workers in low-light conditions [3].
Real-World Example or Case Study
Discuss a recent incident where a slip, trip, or fall occurred, highlighting what went wrong and the lessons learned. Emphasize the importance of following safety protocols to prevent similar incidents.
Presenter Note: Ask participants if they can relate this example to their own experiences.
Group Discussion
Discuss the following questions:
- What are some common areas in our workplace where slips, trips, and falls are likely to occur?
- How can we improve our current safety measures to prevent these incidents?
- What role does each employee play in maintaining a safe work environment?
Presenter Note: Encourage active participation and facilitate the discussion.
Emergency Procedures
Outline the steps to take in case of an emergency related to slips, trips, or falls:
- Ensure the area is safe and free from further hazards.
- Provide first aid to the injured person if necessary.
- Report the incident to a supervisor immediately.
- Document the incident and review safety procedures.
Questions and Answers
Encourage participants to ask questions and provide answers to common questions related to the topic.
- Q: What should I do if I notice a spill in the workplace?
A: Clean it up immediately or mark the area and report it to maintenance.
- Q: How often should safety inspections be conducted?
A: Regularly, as part of a scheduled maintenance and safety program.
Summary
Recap the main points covered in the toolbox talk:
- Importance of maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
- Use of appropriate PPE and safety equipment.
- Regular safety inspections and training.
- Immediate response to hazards and incidents.
Action Items
List specific actions participants should take following this toolbox talk:
- Conduct a safety inspection of your work area.
- Report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
- Participate in regular safety training sessions.
Remember: Safety is everyone's responsibility. Stay alert and report hazards immediately.
Report all hazards, near-misses, and incidents to your supervisor immediately.
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[1] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)
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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (iv) Nonslip floors. Floors, footwalks, and passageways in the work area around machines or other places where a person is required to stand or walk shall be provided with effective means to minimize slipping. - (4) Walkways, docks, and platforms. - (i) Width. Walkways, docks, and platforms shall be of sufficient width to provide adequate passage and working areas. - (ii) Maintenance. Walkways shall be evenly floored and kept in good repair. - (iii) Docks. Docks and runways used for the operation of lift trucks and other vehicles shall have a substantial guard or shear timber except where loading and unloading are being performed. - (iv) Elevated walks. All elevated walks, runways, or platforms, if 4 feet or more from the floor level, shall be provided with a standard railing except on loading or unloading sides of platforms. If height exceeds 6 feet, a standard toeboard also shall be provided to prevent material from rolling or falling off. - (v) Elevated platforms. Where elevated platforms are used routinely on a daily basis they shall be equipped with stairways or fixed ladders that comply with Subpart D of this part. - (vi) Hazardous locations. Where required, walkways and stairways with standard handrails shall be provided in elevated and hazardous locations. Where such passageways are over walkways or work areas, standard toeboards shall be provided. - (5) Stairways. - (i) Construction. Stairways shall be constructed in accordance with Subpart D of this part. - (ii) Handrails. Stairways shall be provided with a standard handrail on at least one side or on any open side. Where stairs are more than 4 feet wide there shall be a standard handrail at each side, and where more than 8 feet wide, a third standard handrail shall be erected in the center of the stairway. - (iii) Lighting. All stairways shall be adequately lighted as prescribed in paragraph (c)(9) of this section. - (6) Emergency exits including doors and…
[2] Safety Standards for General Safety and Health Standards (Chaper 296-24 WAC)
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Ship stair (ship ladder) . A stairway that is equipped with treads, stair rails, and open risers, and has a slope that is between 50 and 70 degrees from the horizontal. Spiral stairs . A series of treads attached to a vertical pole in a winding fashion, usually within a cylindrical space. Stair platform . An extended step or landing breaking a continuous run of stairs. Stair rail or stair rail system . A barrier erected along the exposed or open side of stairways to prevent employees from falling to a lower level. Stairway (stairs) . Risers and treads that connect one level with another, and includes any landings and platforms in between those levels. Stairways include standard, spiral, alternating tread-type, and ship stairs. Standard stairs . A fixed or permanently installed stairway. Ship, spiral, and alternating treadtype stairs are not considered standard stairs. Tread . A horizontal member of a stair or stairway, but does not include landings or platforms. Unprotected sides and edges . Mean any side or edge of a walking-working surface (except at entrances and other points of access) where there is no wall, guardrail system, or stair rail system to protect an employee from falling to a lower level. For requirements relating to unprotected sides and edges, see the unified fall protection rule (chapter 296-880 WAC). Walking-working surface . Any surface, whether horizontal or vertical on which an employee walks, works, or gains access to a work area or workplace location. Walking-working surfaces include, but are not limited to, floors, the ground, roofs, ramps, bridges, runways, stairs, dockboards, formwork and concrete reinforcing steel. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, .040, .050, and .060. 20-12-091 (Order 19-05) § 296-24-[r…
[3] Occupational Safety General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 44/99)
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reason except for weather or climatic conditions, an employer shall ensure that devices such as matting or grating are used, where necessary, to prevent slipping and, if such devices are inadequate to prevent slipping, that non-slip footwear is worn by employees. Subsection 139(2) amended: O.I.C. 2000-130, N.S. Reg. 52/2000. - (3) Where a floor, stairway, passageway or similar walking surface at or near a workplace becomes slippery as a result of weather or climatic conditions, an employer shall ensure that the floor, stairway, passageway or similar walking surface is kept free from falling or slipping hazards by removing ice, snow or water, to the extent reasonably practicable, and using materials such as ashes, sand, salt, or other measures where appropriate to prevent slipping or falling. ## Access and exit - 140 (1) An employer shall provide a safe means of access to and exit from all work areas. - (2) An employer shall provide adequate information to ensure that every person in the workplace is able to exit the workplace in a safe manner in the event of an emergency. - (3) An employer shall provide overhead protection at every means of access to and exit from a building, structure or project where there is a hazard of falling material that may injure a person at or near the workplace. - (4) This Section does not apply where a firefighter is engaged in structural firefighting or rescue. Subsection 140(4) amended: O.I.C. 2000-130, N.S. Reg. 52/2000. ## Stairways 141 - (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), an employer shall ensure that a permanent stairway is designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada , as adopted and modified under the Building Code Act and the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations made under that Act . - (2) Where the National Building Code of Canada , as adopted and modified under the Building Code Act and the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations made under that Act does not apply to …
[4] General Regulation (N.B. Reg. 91-191)
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## Wet floors 102 (7) Where a floor is wet because of the work proc -ess, an employer and a contractor shall each use such de -vices as matting or grating where necessary on the floor to eliminate the hazard of slipping and where such devi -ces are used and are insufficient to eliminate the hazard of slipping, the employer and the contractor shall pro -vide non-slip footwear to employees who are required to walk on the floor and shall ensure that such employees wear the non-slip footwear. ## Outdoor passageways 102 (8) An employer and a contractor shall each keep outdoor passageways from becoming slippery by remov -ing ice or snow and using materials such as ashes, sand or salt where necessary. 2001-33 ## Floor area during construction 103 An employer and a contractor shall each ensure during the construction of a building or structure that a floor area in the building or structure is adequately closed in, except for necessary openings, before the floor above is started. ## Temporary working floor 104 (1) An employer and a contractor shall each ensure that a temporary working floor - (a) will support a minimum live load of 2.4 kPa, - (b) has planks that are securely fastened and sup -ported on each end 300 mm beyond the opening that is being covered, and - (c) has no unsupported projection of a length that would be unstable if an employee were to stand on the projection or that exceeds 450 mm, whichever is the lesser. 104 (2) If it is not practical to install a temporary work -ing floor, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure située à pas plus de 1,5 m au-dessus du niveau du sol ou du plancher. ## Planchers glissants 102 (7) Lorsque les planchers sont rendus glissants par les travaux effectués, l'employeur et l'entrepreneur doivent chacun utiliser des dispositifs comme des tapis ou du grillage lorsque c'est nécessaire sur les planchers pour éliminer tout danger de glisser et, lorsque ces dis -positifs s…
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