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Published by SALUSToolbox Talk: Slips, Trips, and Falls
Date: [DATE] Duration: [DURATION] minutes Presenter: [PRESENTER NAME] Location: [LOCATION]
Objective
The objective of this toolbox talk is to raise awareness about the hazards 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 common hazards and implement effective control measures.
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 loose objects [1].
- Housekeeping: Regularly remove dust, dirt, waste, and scrap material to prevent tripping hazards [2].
- Footwear: Use non-slip footwear in areas where floors are wet or slippery [3].
- Lighting: Ensure all areas are well-lit to help identify potential hazards [4].
- Signage: Use warning signs to alert employees of potential slip and trip hazards [5].
Hazard Identification
Common hazards related to slips, trips, and falls include:
- Wet or Oily Surfaces: Can lead to slips and falls, especially if not marked or cleaned promptly.
- Uneven Walking Surfaces: Such as loose tiles or floorboards, which can cause trips.
- Obstructed View or Poor Lighting: Increases the risk of not seeing hazards in time.
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 repairing uneven surfaces.
- Engineering Controls: Install non-slip flooring or mats in high-risk areas [3].
- Administrative Controls: Implement regular cleaning schedules and inspections [2].
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure the use of appropriate footwear to prevent slips [3].
Safe Work Procedures
- Conduct regular inspections of walking-working surfaces.
- Clean up spills immediately and mark wet areas with signs.
- Ensure proper lighting in all work areas.
- Keep walkways clear of obstacles.
- Use handrails on stairs and ramps.
Presenter Note: If possible, demonstrate the safe work procedure or use visual aids.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
- Non-Slip Footwear: Use in areas prone to wet or slippery conditions.
- High-Visibility Clothing: In areas with poor lighting to increase visibility.
Emphasize the importance of proper PPE use and maintenance.
Real-World Example or Case Study
Discuss a recent incident where a slip, trip, or fall occurred, what went wrong, and the lessons learned. Highlight the importance of immediate hazard reporting and corrective actions.
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 occur?
- How can we improve our current safety measures?
- What additional training or resources would help us prevent these incidents?
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, and falls:
- Secure the area to prevent further incidents.
- Provide first aid to the injured person.
- Report the incident to a supervisor immediately.
- Investigate the cause and implement corrective actions.
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 see a spill?
A: Clean it up immediately if safe to do so, or mark the area and report it.
- Q: How often should inspections be conducted?
A: Regularly, as part of routine maintenance and after any incident.
Summary
Recap the main points covered in the toolbox talk:
- Keep surfaces clean and dry.
- Use appropriate PPE.
- Report hazards immediately.
- Follow safe work procedures.
Action Items
List specific actions participants should take following this toolbox talk:
- Conduct a walk-through of your area to identify potential hazards.
- Ensure all employees are aware of and follow safe work procedures.
- Report any hazards or incidents to your supervisor immediately.
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] Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)
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Sections 2.12-2.16 - (2) Every guardrail shall be designed to withstand a static load of 890 N applied in any direction at any point on the top rail. SOR/94-263, s. 8(F); SOR/2000-374, s. 2. ## Toe Boards - 2.13 If there is a risk that tools or other objects could fall onto a person from a platform or other raised area, or through a floor opening or floor hole, - (a) a toe board that extends from the floor of the platform or other raised area to a height of not less than 125 mm shall be installed; or - (b) if the tools or other objects are piled to such a height that a toe board would not prevent the tools or other objects from falling, a solid or mesh panel shall be installed from the floor to a height of not less than 450 mm. SOR/2000-374, s. 2; SOR/2019-246, s. 9. ## Housekeeping and Maintenance - 2.14 (1) Every exterior stairway, walkway, ramp and passageway that may be used by employees shall be kept free of accumulations of ice and snow or other slipping or tripping hazards. - (2) All dust, dirt, waste and scrap material in every work place in a building shall be removed as often as is necessary to protect the health and safety of employees and shall be disposed of in such a manner that the health and safety of employees is not endangered. - (3) Every travelled surface in a work place shall be - (a) slip resistant; and - (b) kept free of splinters, holes, loose boards and tiles and similar defects. SOR/2000-374, s. 2; SOR/2002-208, s. 6. - 2.15 Where a floor in a work place is normally wet and employees in the work place do not use non-slip waterproof footwear, the floor shall be covered with a dry false floor or platform or treated with a non-slip material or substance. SOR/88-632, s. 5(F); SOR/96-525, s. 8; SOR/2000-374, s. 2. - 2.16 (1) The cleaning of a window on any level above the ground floor level of a building the construction of Articles 2.12-2.16 - (2) Tout garde-fou doit ê…
[3] 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…
[4] 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 …
[5] Occupational Health and Safety Code
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- (b) guardrails and toe boards. - 314 (2) If a person removes a cover, guardrail or toe board, or any part thereof, protecting an opening or hole for any reason, an employer must ensure a temporary cover or other means of protection replaces it immediately. - 314 (3) If a temporary cover is used to protect an opening or hole, an employer must ensure a warning sign or marking clearly indicating the nature of the hazard - (a) is posted near or fixed on the cover, and - (b) is not removed unless another effective means of protection is immediately provided. ## Guardrails - 315 (1) An employer must ensure that a guardrail required by this Code - (a) has a horizontal top member installed between 920 millimetres and 1070 millimetres above the base of the guardrail, - (b) has a horizontal, intermediate member spaced mid-way between the top member and the base, - (c) has vertical members at both ends of the horizontal members with intermediate vertical supports that are not more than 3 metres apart at their centres, and - (d) is constructed of lumber that is 38 millimetres by 89 millimetres or of material with properties the same as or better than those of lumber. - 315 (2) Despite subsection (1), a temporary guardrail does not require a horizontal intermediate member if it has a substantial barrier positioned within the space bounded by the horizontal top member, toe board and vertical members that prevents a worker from falling through the space. - 315 (3) An employer must ensure that a guardrail is secured so that it cannot move in any direction if it is struck or if any point on it comes into contact with a worker, materials or equipment. ## Hoppers, bins and chutes - 316 If a worker can access materials in hoppers, bins or chutes, an employer must ensure the hoppers, bins or chutes have horizontal bars, screens or equally effective safeguards that prevent a worker from falling into the hoppers, bins or chutes. ## Machine failure - 317 If a worker may be injured …
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