Preventing Slips and FallsExplain Dangers

Discuss Hazards

Discuss

Identify Controls

Workers:

Walk; do not run to your destinationWatch where you are going while walkingInspect walkways before lifting and carrying an item if your visibility to the ground is going to be obstructedClean spills immediately and mark wet areas

Slips and falls are common causes of injury. Slips happen Make sure running boards, treads, steps, footholds, and

when there is too little friction or traction between the platforms are clean and dry

footwear and the walking surface.Clean footwear of mud, snow, ice, grease, or other

An injury that results in a strain, sprain, or a torn slippery substancesmuscle, tendon, ligament or joint is called an MSI Ensure footwear fits properly and has a good tread(musculoskeletal injury). Report hazards to your supervisor

This Safety Talk will raise awareness of some workplace Employers:hazards that can cause an MSI and/or a concussion (a Provide good lighting and clearly identify walkwaystraumatic brain injury) due to slips and falls, and to help you Regularly monitor housekeeping practicesimplement preventative control measures.

Apply non-slip tape to handrails, steps, and walking surfaces if necessaryChange or modify walking surfaces such as re-coating or

The following are identified as hazards that may result in a replacing floors, and installing mats

slip:Monitor changes in weather that could create wet/or slippery conditions, such as rain, snow or freezing

Wet or oily surfaces temperaturesOccasional spills Use salt/sand to keep lots and walkways clearMetal rungs, steps, footholds, treads, running Follow up on any slips, trip or fall concerns raised by boards, and platforms on equipment and ladders workers Snow, rain, mud, or ice on landing areas or tracked into Ensure everyone understands their role in preventing workplace slips and falls and encourage workers to report hazardsLeaking equipment, awnings, and sheltersFlooring or other walking surfaces that do not have some degree of traction

What behaviours cause the greatest risk of slip or fall in Mud, snow, ice, or grease on footwear or tracked into the

your work site?workplace

l What are some safe ways to mark spills or other tripping Footwear with a lack of treadhazards?

To eliminate or reduce the risk of an MSI and/or concussion

that may result from a slip/trip hazard Implement the

following safe work procedures:

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Content adapted for NLCSA, with

permission from the Manitoba Heavy

Civil Association.

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