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For a children’s indoor play area in a pub, the starting point should be a documented site-specific risk assessment covering the play structure, access/egress, flooring, supervision arrangements, cleaning, food service, toilets/nappy-changing, safeguarding, and emergency response. The assessment should identify the tasks and areas involved, the hazards present, where they are located, the likelihood and severity of harm, and the controls required. Use a simple risk-rating method so higher-risk issues are addressed first, and review the assessment after changes, incidents, new equipment, or at least periodically. [8] [9] [11]

  • Typical hazards to identify include: falls from play equipment, entrapment, impact with hard surfaces, overcrowding, collisions between children of different ages/sizes, unsafe access gates, damaged equipment, exposed fixings, sharp edges, finger traps, poor visibility for supervisors, slips from spills or wet footwear, trips from clutter/cables/mats, infection risks from poor cleaning, choking from food or small loose parts, hot drink burns, unauthorised adult access, children leaving unsupervised, and delayed emergency evacuation.
  • Separate the play area from bar service routes, glassware, hot food/drink traffic, cellar or kitchen access, and any smoking/vaping areas.
  • Consider vulnerable users: toddlers, children with disabilities, children who mouth objects, and children who may not understand rules or hazards.

[1] [10] [2] In UK terms, the key legal framework is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, RIDDOR 2013, PUWER 1998 for work equipment used by staff, food hygiene law where food is served, and safeguarding duties under the Children Act 1989/2004 and, where applicable, DBS safer recruitment practices. For play equipment, follow relevant British/European standards and manufacturer instructions, and ensure installation, inspection, maintenance, and use are suitable for the intended age range. In practice, this means the pub operator should have written arrangements for inspection, cleaning, supervision, first aid, evacuation, safeguarding escalation, and accident reporting.

Risk control measures should follow the hierarchy of controls.

  • Eliminate hazards where possible: remove unsuitable equipment, small detachable parts, protrusions, unstable furniture, and unnecessary cords or obstacles.
  • Use engineering controls first: impact-absorbing flooring, guarded edges, secure gates, adequate barriers between play and dining/walkway areas, rounded edges, tamper-resistant fixings, and good sightlines for supervision.
  • Use administrative controls: occupancy limits, age bands, play rules, sock-only policy if appropriate, routine inspections, cleaning schedules, defect reporting, staff training, and parental supervision rules.
  • Use PPE only where genuinely needed for staff tasks such as cleaning chemicals; PPE should not be the primary control for routine play-area risks.

[4] [6] [7] Supervision should be clearly defined. As a minimum, parents/carers should remain responsible for their children unless the facility is formally staffed as a supervised play provision. Staff should still monitor the area, enforce rules, manage occupancy, respond to defects or unsafe behaviour, and intervene promptly if older children, rough play, food, drink, or overcrowding create risk. If the play area is large, enclosed, or not fully visible from seating areas, provide active staff checks at set intervals and CCTV only as a supplement, not a substitute, for supervision. Staffing levels should increase during peak periods, parties, or when mixed-age use is likely.

Equipment must be age-appropriate and segregated where necessary. Provide separate zones or clearly stated age limits for toddlers and older children. Equipment height, access openings, barriers, slide design, climbing difficulty, and surfacing should match the developmental ability of the intended users. Remove or restrict access to equipment that creates foreseeable entrapment, falls, or collision risks for younger children. Display simple rules at the entrance, including age range, maximum occupancy, no pushing/climbing on netting or exterior surfaces, no shoes if required, and no food or drink inside the play frame.

Slips, trips, and falls need particular attention because they are common and largely preventable.

  • Keep floors, stairs, and access routes clean, dry, and free from debris, toys, packaging, and spillages.
  • Inspect regularly for loose flooring, raised edges, unsecured mats, damaged steps, poor transitions between surfaces, and wet areas from toilets, entrances, or drink spills.
  • Provide adequate lighting and remove visual obstructions, glare, and shadows that make hazards harder to see.
  • Cover, reroute, or secure any cables and keep storage away from walkways and exits.
  • Use wet-floor signage and temporarily block access to contaminated areas until safe.
  • Require suitable slip-resistant footwear for staff working in wet or spill-prone areas.

[3] [1] [10] Cleaning and hygiene controls should include a written cleaning schedule for high-touch surfaces, play equipment, tables, gates, toilets, and baby-change areas; safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals; prompt cleaning of vomit, blood, faeces, and spills using an infection-control procedure; and regular checks for damage during cleaning. Handwashing facilities should be available nearby, with soap and drying materials, and hand sanitiser can be provided as an additional control. Soft play balls, mats, and enclosed spaces should be cleaned at a frequency based on use and contamination risk. Any damaged or heavily soiled soft furnishings should be removed from service until cleaned or replaced. [7] [11]

Food and drink should normally be kept out of the play equipment area. This reduces choking, slips from spillages, contamination, and burns from hot drinks. Do not allow glassware in or immediately adjacent to the play zone. Supervise party food carefully, consider allergen management, and ensure tables are cleaned promptly so children do not pick up dropped food or broken items. For younger children, prohibit hard round foods and other common choking hazards unless directly supervised by a parent/carer in a seated eating area.

Safeguarding arrangements should cover controlled entry/exit, clear lines of responsibility, staff awareness training, procedures for lost or missing children, responding to disclosures or concerns, appropriate use of CCTV, and escalation to police or children’s services where needed. Toilets and baby-change areas should be designed and monitored to reduce opportunities for abuse while preserving privacy. Staff should know how to challenge unauthorised adults in the play area and how to manage collection disputes or suspected intoxicated carers. If staff have regular, unsupervised roles with children, assess whether DBS checks are required.

Emergency procedures should include fire evacuation, medical emergencies, choking response, serious injury, missing child, violent incident, and utility failure. Keep exits unobstructed, ensure the play structure can be evacuated quickly, and brief staff on who calls emergency services, who clears the play area, who meets responders, and who preserves incident information. First-aid kits should be accessible, and an adequate number of trained first aiders should be available whenever the area is open. For severe defects or high-risk conditions, close the play area immediately until made safe. [3] [5] [9]

Accident reporting should include immediate first aid, making the area safe, recording the facts promptly, preserving relevant CCTV or photographs, informing parents/carers, investigating root causes, and updating the risk assessment and controls. In the UK, certain injuries and dangerous occurrences must be reported under RIDDOR 2013. Keep an accident book and a near-miss log, and trend the data to identify recurring issues such as falls, overcrowding, or contamination events. [11]

A practical inspection and management checklist for the pub should include:

  • Daily pre-opening inspection of floors, gates, nets, fixings, padding, steps, slides, mats, lighting, signage, and cleanliness.
  • Documented defect reporting with clear criteria for immediate closure of unsafe equipment.
  • Visible rules for age range, capacity, supervision, socks/footwear, behaviour, and no food/drink/glass in the play area.
  • Routine cleaning records and infection-control arrangements for bodily fluid incidents.
  • Staff training on supervision, safeguarding, first aid arrangements, evacuation, spill response, and accident reporting.
  • Periodic formal inspection and maintenance by a competent person, plus manufacturer-based servicing intervals.
  • Review of the risk assessment after incidents, complaints, refurbishment, or changes in equipment/layout.

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[1] Slips, Trips, and Falls - Module 1

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# Other Conditions Increasing the Risk of Slips And Trips - Conditions and situations that make it difficult to see potential hazards or that distract your attention can contribute toward a slip or trip. Can you see the worker on the stairs? - poor lighting ◉ glare ■ shadows • bulky or awkward personal protective equipment (PPE) . excessive noise, temperature Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 17

[2] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 1 # Hazard Assessment For PPE Use with WAC [redacted identifier] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This tool can help you do a hazard assessment to see if your employees need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) by identifying activities that may create hazards for your employees. The activities are grouped according to what part of the body might need PPE. You can make copies, modify and customize it to fit the specific needs of your particular work place, or develop your own form that is appropriate to your work environment. This tool can also serve as written certification that you have done a hazard assessment as required by WAC 296-800-[redacted postal code] Document your hazard assessment for PPE. Make sure that the blank fields at the beginning of the checklist (indicated by *) are filled out (see below, Instructions #4). ## Instructions: 1. Do a walk through survey of each work area and job/task. Read through the list of work activities in the first column, putting a check next to the activities performed in that work area or job. 2. Read through the list of hazards in the second column, putting a check next to the hazards to which employees may be exposed while performing the work activities or while present in the work area. (for e.g., work activity: chopping wood; work-related exposure: flying particles). 3. Decide how you are going to control the hazards. Try considering engineering, work place, and/or administrative controls to eliminate or reduce the hazards before resorting to using PPE. If the hazard cannot be eliminated without using PPE, indicate which type(s) of PPE will be required to protect your employee from the hazard. 4. Make sure that you complete the following fields on the form (indicated by *) to certify that a hazard assessment was done: *Name of your work place *Address of the work place where you are doing the hazard assessment *Name of person certifying that a workplace hazard assessment was done *Da…

[3] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 <table><tr><th></th><th></th><th colspan="5">Job Hazard Analysis Matrix</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Severity of Injury</td><td colspan="5">Probability of an Accident Occurring</td></tr><tr><td>Level</td><td>Description</td><td>A Frequent</td><td>B Several Times</td><td>C Occasional</td><td>D Possible</td><td>E Extremely Improbable</td></tr><tr><td>I</td><td>Fatal or Permanent Disability</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>||</td><td>Severe Illness or Injury</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2233</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>III</td><td>Minor Injury or illness</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2-3</td><td></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>IV</td><td>No Injury or Illness</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td></td><td>3</td></tr></table> <table><tr><th colspan="3">Risk Priority</th></tr><tr><td>Code</td><td>Risk Level</td><td>Action Required</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>High</td><td>Work activities must be suspended immediately until hazard can be eliminated or controlled or reduced to a lower level.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Medium</td><td>Job hazards are unacceptable and must be controlled by engineering, administrative, or personal protective equipment methods as soon as possible.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Low</td><td>No real or significant hazard exists. Controls are not required but may increase the comfort level of employees.</td></tr></table> 3. Take action on the assessment. Depending on the assigned Risk Level/Code (or Risk priority), take the corresponding action according to the table above: • If Risk priority is LOW (3) for a task step → requires no further action. - Note: If you assign a risk code of 3, be sure that there isn't a WISHA standard that requires specific protection be provided. For example: WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] requires personal protective equipment when using compressed air for cleaning. - If Risk priority is MEDIUM (2) → select and implement appropriate controls. • If Risk priori…

[4] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 <table><tr><th colspan="7">Job Hazard Analysis Matrix</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Severity of Injury</td><td colspan="5">Probability of an Accident Occurring</td></tr><tr><td>Level</td><td>Description</td><td>A Frequent</td><td>B Several Times</td><td>C Occasional</td><td>D Possible</td><td>E Extremely Improbable</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Fatal or Permanent Disability</td><td>1</td><td></td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Severe Illness or Injury</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>III</td><td>Minor Injury or illness</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2-3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>IV</td><td>No Injury or illness</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td></tr></table> c. Assign a RISK PRIORITY CODE (1, 2, or 3) to the task step based upon the severity and probability assessments on the matrix. For example, a Severity of "III" and a Probability of "B" gives a Risk Code of "2" (look at where they intersect). ## 3. Take Action on the Assessment: <table><tr><th colspan="3">Risk Priority</th></tr><tr><td>Risk Code</td><td>Risk Level</td><td>Action Required</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>High</td><td>Stop work activities immediately until hazard can be eliminated, controlled, or reduced to a lower level.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Medium</td><td>Job hazards are unacceptable and must be controlled by engineering, work practice, administrative, and/or PPE methods as soon as possible.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Low</td><td>No real or significant hazard exists. Controls are not required but may increase employees' comfort level.</td></tr></table> If the risk priority code is • LOW (3) for a task step then it requires no further action. Note: If you assign a risk code of 3, be sure that there isn't a WISHA standard that requires specific protection be provided. For example: WAC 296-24- [redacted postal code] requires personal protective equipment when using compressed air for cleaning. • MEDIUM (2…

[5] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# SAMPLE PPE POLICIES # Introduction The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment Policies is to protect the employees of (Name of your business) from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is not a substitute for more effective control methods and its use will be considered only when other means of protection against hazards are not adequate or feasible. It will be used in conjunction with other controls unless no other means of hazard control exist. Personal protective equipment will be provided, used, and maintained when it has been determined that its use is required to ensure the safety and health of our employees and that such use will lessen the likelihood of occupational injury and/or illness. This section addresses general PPE requirements, including eye and face, head, foot and leg, hand and arm, body (torso) protection, and protection from drowning. Separate programs exist for respiratory protection and hearing protection as the need for participation in these programs is established through industrial hygiene monitoring. (List other programs or policies requiring PPE, such as Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, etc., that you may have at your work place) are also addressed in (State the section or location in your Accident Prevention Program where they are found) The (Name of your business) Personal Protective Equipment Policies includes: - Responsibilities of supervisors and employees • Hazard assessment and PPE selection - Employee training - Cleaning and Maintenance of PPE Sample Policies-2

[6] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# SAMPLE PPE POLICIES # Procedures ## A. Hazard Assessment for PPE (Safety Person or designated person), in conjunction with Supervisors, will conduct a walk-through survey of each work area to identify sources of work hazards. Each survey will be documented using the Hazard Assessment Certification Form, which identifies the work area surveyed, the person conducting the survey, findings of potential hazards, and date of the survey. (Safety Person or designated person) will keep the forms in the (Specify exact location, e.g., your company's business files). (Safety Person or designated person) will conduct, review, and update the hazard assessment for PPE whenever • a job changes • new equipment or process is installed • there has been an accident - whenever a supervisor or employee requests it • or at least every year Any new PPE requirements that are developed will be added into (Name of your business)'s written accident prevention program. ## B. Selection of PPE Once the hazards of a workplace have been identified, (Safety Person or designated person) will determine if the hazards can first be eliminated or reduced by methods other than PPE, i.e., methods that do not rely on employee behavior, such as engineering controls (refer to Appendix B - Controlling Hazards). If such methods are not adequate or feasible, then (Safety Person or designated person) will determine the suitability of the PPE presently available; and as necessary, will select new or additional equipment which ensures a level of protection greater than the minimum required to protect our employees from the hazards (refer to Appendix C - Selection of PPE). Care will be taken to recognize the possibility of multiple and simultaneous exposure to a variety of hazards. Adequate protection against the highest level of each of the hazards will be recommended for purchase. All personal protective clothing and equipment will be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed an…

[7] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# What is a PPE hazard assessment? A personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment is an evaluation of your workplace that helps you determine what hazards your employees are exposed to and what PPE they need to protect themselves. A hazard assessment should include: - The jobs (or tasks) your employees do - The hazards your employees are exposed to • Where the hazards are located - The likelihood those hazards could injure your employees - The severity of a potential injury • The types of PPE necessary to protect your employees from those hazards ## Why should you do a PPE hazard assessment? There are three reasons: 1. A hazard assessment will help you find hazards at your workplace. 2. A hazard assessment will help you determine what personal protective equipment your employees need for protection. 3. Oregon OSHA's rules require you do one. 2

[8] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Tool

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OSHA Oregon OSHA PPE hazard assessment tool Department of Consumer and Business Services [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] •Toll-free: [redacted phone] • osha.oregon.gov Fill in this document to certify that you completed a hazard assessment of your workplace, and keep it on file. Oregon OSHA recommends regular hazard assessments to keep your workplace safe. Survey as often as necessary to identify changing safety and health hazards that require personal protective equipment (PPE). Workplace assessed: <empty> Name/position of the person certifying the assessment: <empty> Signature of the person certifying the assessment: <empty> Date: <empty> ## PPE required at this workplace includes (check all that apply): Fall protection: [ ] Torso protection: [ ] Eye and face protection: [ ] Head protection: [ ] Foot protection: [ ] Leg protection: [ ] Hand protection: [ ] Hearing protection: [ ] Respiratory protection: [ ] 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

[9] Toolbox Talk: Slips, Trips, and Falls

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# SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS Date Posted: 01/30/2024 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly one-third of reportable injuries and 40% of fatalities in construction result from slips, trips, and falls nationally. These injuries result in 50% more days away from work than other injuries. Slips, trips, and falls are among the top three causes of work-related injury. A worker doesn't have to fall from a high level to suffer fatal injuries; 136 workers were killed in falls on the same level in 2020. However, each of these describes a slightly different kind of incident: • Slips happen when traction's lost between the bottom of your shoe and whatever you're stepping on. This can be caused by uneven terrains like wet ground, ice, or mud; wet or greasy surfaces; poor footwear; and other issues. In addition, slips are more likely to occur when a worker hurries or runs, wears the wrong footwear or ignores where they're walking. • A trip is when someone catches their foot against an object or uneven terrain, causing them to trip and fall. Poor lighting misplaced tools, debris like gravel or nails, and improper safety gear also cause tripping hazards. A fall is a much more severe injury where someone lands too hard on their feet, torso, or head and is knocked over. NOTE: CARRYING, PUSHING, OR PULLING ITEMS THAT ARE HEAVY OR AWKWARD CAN ALSO MAKE SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS MORE LIKELY. THESE ACTIONS CAN AFFECT THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN BALANCE AND THE AMOUNT OF TRACTION NEEDED WHERE THE FEET MEET THE GROUND. ## COMMON CAUSES OF SLIP, TRIP, AND FALL ACCIDENTS - Slick spots or oily spots on walking surfaces • Clutter - Debris • Unsafe stairs or ladders • Improperly secured ladders or scaffolding parts • Improperly sloped walking surfaces • Loose or unsecured flooring • Ramps without skid or slip-resistant surfaces - Accessing/Egressing vehicles and equipment - Loose surfaces such as gravel or crushed rock • Weather-related hazards • Uncovered or unse…

[10] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 A high risk priority means that there is a reasonable to high probability that an employee will be killed or permanently disabled doing this task step and/or a high probability that the employee will suffer severe illness or injury! 4. Select PPE: Try to reduce employee exposure by first implementing effective controls that do not primarily rely on individual employee behavior (such as using PPE). Follow the "Hierarchy of Controls" (p. 38). a. For each hazard you identified, ask the question: "Can we change the way this job is done to eliminate or reduce this hazard?" Ideas might include combining steps, changing the sequence, a different tool, a change in the workstation, ventilation etc. The employees who do this job may have some good practical ideas. b. If none of these will work, what personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed? If PPE is needed, it must be appropriately matched to the hazard to provide effective protection against the hazard. c. Write down your solution in the Control Method column opposite the hazard. If you still aren't satisfied that the hazard is under control, you may need to consider not doing this job or doing it less often. 5. Certify the hazard assessment: Make sure you sign and fill in the required information (indicated by *) at the bottom of the form for proper documentation of the hazard assessment. The following pages show two examples of completed JHA hazard assessments for PPE. 28

[11] Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

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WORK SAFE KENTUCKY Free safety resources provided by KEMI HOME SAFETY RESOURCES SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY BLOG ABOUT KEMI CONTACT US O # Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls ## Print a Sign-In Sheet | Spanish Version • According to the U.S. Department of Labor, slips, trips, and falls are the most common occupational accidents. • Many falls can be prevented with general safety precautions. • The two main causes of slips, trips, and falls are environmental conditions and human factors. CAUTION A FLOOR - • A slip occurs when there is too little traction, or friction, between the shoe and walking surface. • A trip occurs when a person's foot contacts an object in the way or drops to a lower level unexpectedly, causing the person to be thrown off-balance. • A fall occurs when a person is too far off-balance. ## The main causes of slips include: • Spills of liquids and other debris, such as mud, water, grease, oil, sawdust, powders, etc. • Highly-polished or freshly-waxed floors. • Transitioning from one surface another, such as walking from a carpeted surface to a smooth surface like tile. • Sloped walking surfaces. • Loose floor tiles, loose or unanchored floor mats, and loose floor covers. • Wet, muddy, or inappropriate footwear. • Environmental factors, such as rain, snow, and frost. • Mounting and dismounting equipment improperly. • Climbing ladders with wet, muddy, or greasy shoes. • Mark swinging doors with "in" and "out" signage. ## The main causes of trips include: • Uncovered cables, wires, or extension cords. • Cluttered walkways. - Open cabinets and desk drawers. • Changes in elevation, such as unmarked steps. • Damaged or nonuniform steps and ladders. Other conditions and factors that may contribute to slips, trips, and falls include: • Poor lighting. • Use of bulky equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). • Improper material handling techniques. • Loud noise or distractions. • Medication or drug and alcohol effects. …

[12] Toolbox Talk: Slips, Trips, and Falls

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# SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS (cont.) ## CONSTRUCTION AREAS AT HIGH RISK FOR SLIP, TRIP, AND FALL ACCIDENTS (cont.) • Material storage: All materials should be stored away from walkways, not block doors or exits. Be sure that items are not impeding the flow of people. Ensure that things are not stacked so high that they become hazardous. OSHA has requirements for particular types of materials and how they will be stored. ## HOW CAN SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS BE PREVENTED? • Maintain Good Housekeeping - Keep Walking and Working Areas Clear of Debris: Don't leave trip hazards in the work area. Keep your work area clear of debris on the ground, gravel, loose materials, and anything else that could cause someone to step wrong. Debris can be hazardous if it includes nails or other sharp objects. You may need to allocate time for cleaning up messy walking areas throughout the day. Outdoor surfaces should be kept clean and dry. They may be treated with sand, salt, and anti-skid adhesive when necessary. Indoor surfaces should be secured with non-slip floor mats that allow people to clean their shoes. Heavily treaded construction work boots and shoes can track in nails and other potential hazards. • Identify and Take Precautions for Wet and Slippery Conditions: During certain seasons, construction sites can be especially hazardous due to ice, snow, and other wet weather conditions. Clear walkways regularly-at least once every 12 hours during snowfall or icy conditions and periodically in dryer months if water is allowed to collect. Keep walkways and other surfaces as free of slippery materials like mud and precipitation as possible, and implement a "wet floor" signage policy where wet areas are restricted from access until made non-hazardous. • Use the Right Footwear: Using proper footwear is one of the most effective ways of preventing slips, trips, and falls onsite. Regarding work boots, stick to ones with slip-resistant soles, as these offer the best traction on smooth or…

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