2010
#3 IN NUMBER OF
INJURY CLAIMS = 9
 FALL, SLIP, OR TRIP
FROM:
DIFFERENT ELEVATION,
GREASE, LADDER,
SCAFFOLDING, &
TRIPPING OVER OBJECTS
 $14,650.00 IN
INCURRED LOSS
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2011
#2 IN NUMBER OF
INJURY CLAIMS THUS
FAR THIS YEAR=14
FALL, SLIP, OR TRIP
FROM:
DIFFERENT ELEVATION,
ICE/SNOW, GREASE;
LADDER,
SCAFFOLDING, &
TRIPPING OVER OBJECTS
$62,723.52 IN
INCURRED LOSS
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Most falls on a level surface
does not result in a
recordable injury but
merely a bump, some
bruises, or perhaps
scattered papers and spilled
coffee. But sometimes these
falls can and do cause more
serious injuries.
A fall on a level surface can
result in broken elbows and
knees, fractured ankles and
ribs, and even head
injuries. In fact, falls on a
level surface account for
20 % of lost-work-time
incidents in the United
States.
15% of all accidental deaths
(≈12,000/year), is the second
leading cause of injury behind
motor vehicles.
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Falls are one of the most
frequent type of reported
injuries – about 25% of
reported claims per fiscal year.
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Over 17% of all disabling
work injuries are the result of
falls.
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1.
Worker factors. Workers may create hazards
by using equipment improperly—for
example, by dragging cords across
walkways or setting up ladders in unsafe
locations. They also might suffer from
fatigue, making them more prone to falls.
And workers can engage in risk-taking
behaviors that put them at increased risk,
such as running in the workplace or
carrying large items up or down stairs.
2. Machinery/equipment factors. Machinery
that is improperly designed or maintained
may create slip, trip, and fall hazards. For
example, a poorly designed piece of
equipment could have projections near the
floor that create a tripping hazard; a poorly
maintained machine may leak hydraulic fluid,
creating a slip hazard.
3. Environmental factors. The work environment
may include slip and fall hazards. These could be
seasonal or weather-related (as when ice forms
on sidewalks in winter), or they may result from
poor maintenance of the overall environment (as
when burned-out light bulbs are not replaced or
damaged flooring is not repaired). Some
environmental hazards are intermittent. For
example, while sprinklers are operating, workers
might walk through puddles, track water into the
workplace, and leave floors slick.
4. Management practices. All of these factors
can be affected positively or negatively by
management practices. If management
doesn't train workers in basic walking and
working surface safety, workers may not
report burned-out lights, clean spills quickly,
or inspect ladders before each use. If
management does not provide adequate
staffing or budget for maintenance,
machinery and equipment could become
unsafe.
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Watch high-traffic areas. One of the more common
hazards is changes in flooring surfaces, such as
from carpet to tile. Try to ensure that walking
surfaces are predictable, with good traction.
Slow down. Very few workplaces require employees
to run; workers should walk…walk…walk …..
Being in a hurry, rushing around; moving too
fast for safe practices in the work environment is
not needed.
Clean up. All walking surfaces should be
kept free of spills, especially spills of water,
oil, slick powders, and any other substance
that may make the floor slippery.
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Wear appropriate footwear. Safety-toed shoes
protect worker's feet from above. In many
workplaces, slip-resistant soles are a good idea;
spiked or studded soles provide the best possible
traction. Don't wear inappropriate shoes.
Look for signs. If you must walk over slick or
uneven surfaces, watch for appropriate signage.
Temporary signage will warn workers of wet or
damaged floors.
File a report. Encourage workers to report any
hazards they observe that they cannot immediately
remove, such as broken tiles or floors that are wet
because of roof leaks.
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Light the way. Workers are more likely to take a
misstep when lighting is poor.
Keep it dry. Some areas are prone to moisture.
Control slippery hazards in these areas with
adequate drainage systems and pumps or elevated
walking surfaces. For example, use grated flooring
to give workers a high-traction work surface while
letting moisture fall through.
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HEAD -TUCK IT CLOSE TO YOUR CHEST,
YOU’LL SHIFT YOUR CENTER OF GRAVITY
FORWARD WHICH HELPS REGAIN YOUR
BALANCE OR PROTECT YOUR HEAD.
TEETH-GRIT THEM & YOU WON’T BITE YOUR
TONGUE
LEG- WHICH LEG IS SLIPPING? OPPOSITE LEG
WILL STOMP IN AN ATTEMPT TO HELP YOU
REGAIN YOUR BALANCE. OPPOSITE SIDES
ELBOW SHOULD BE BENT SO YOU CAN LAND
ON YOUR ARM & DISSIPATE SOME OF THE
FORCE AWAY FROM YOUR HIP
MUSCLES- THEY WILL NATURALLY TENSE, LET
THEM, TENSE MUSCLES PROTECT LIGAMENTS &
BONES.
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CORE- LAND FLAT ON YOUR REAR & THEN IN A
SMOOTH MOTION ROLL ONTO YOUR HIP [THE ONE
OPPOSITE YOUR SLIPPING LEG] TO HELP DIFFUSE
THE FORCE OF THE FALL.
THE ITEM YOUR CARRYING- TOSS IT ASIDE,
UNLESS IT’S A BABY. YOUR MUSCLES ARE
CONTRACTING AT A VERY HIGH RATE, THE WEIGHT
OF ANYTHING BEING HELD CAN STRAIN THEM.
ARMS-AS YOU FALL, FLING YOUR ARMS
FORWARD & UP SO YOUR CENTER OF
GRAVITY MOVES FORWARD TO STABILIZE
YOURSELF.
IF AFTER ALL OF THIS YOU FIND YOUR STILL
FALLING, QUICKLY LOWER YOUR ARMS TO YOUR
SIDES, (DON’T EXTEND THEM BACKWARD, BECAUSE
YOU’LL LAND ON & POSSIBLY BREAK YOUR WRISTS.)
YOUR ARMS WILL HIT THE GROUND BEFORE YOUR
HIPS DO, SAVING YOU FROM A MORE DAMAGING
INJURY.
IF YOU FALL FORWARD, FALL INTO A PUSHUP
POSITION, YOU’LL AVOID A NASTY HEAD OR BACK
INJURY & YOUR BENT ELBOWS WILL REDUCE IMPACT
ON YOUR WRISTS.
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IF THE GROUND IS SLIPPERY, TAKE
SLOW SHORT STEPS & EXTEND
YOUR ARMS TO THE SIDES AS IF
YOUR ON A TIGHTROPE. THIS WILL
HELP YOUR BALANCE & POSITION
YOUR ARMS TO BE WHERE THEY
NEED TO BE IN CASE THINGS GO
SOUTH ON YOU.
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A portion of the
sidewalk has given way
to a sink-hole.
If you look in the upper
left hand corner you will
see a barricade. Anytime
a significant size hole is
identified on walking
surface, barricades or
indicators of some sort
should be installed
around the hole to
prevent a trip and fall.
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Slip: if it is wet outside
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Trip: the mat is folded
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Fall: both a wet floor
and the mat is folded
back, then the floor is
getting wet instead of
the mat absorbing the
water.
back and someone
could catch their foot
on the mat and trip.
and caught foot could
contribute to a fall.
• pain
• lost wages
• temporary or
permanent disability
• reduced quality of
life
• depression
• loss in productivity
and business
• increased industrial
insurance premiums
• costs associated
with training
replacement worker
If you cannot fix the hazard
yourself then:
Immediately report the hazard
Alert or warn others in the area
***Mark the area or stay there
until help arrives
Hazards not fixed in a timely manner
Contact Risk Management
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2.
_______ ________ are good indicators that a
hazard has been identified.
So far in 2011 CCSD has incurred costs of
approximately $_______ for slip, trip, and
fall injuries.
a. 6,200.00 b. 620.00 c. 62,000.00 d. 6.20
3.
4.
An employee injury does not produce a loss
in productivity because other employees are
able to fill in. True or False
_________ is a good safeguard to prevent fall
injuries.
Caution Signs are good indicators that a hazard
has been identified.
So far in 2011 CCSD has incurred costs of
approximately $ _______ for slip, trip, and fall
injuries
1.
2.
a.
3.
4.
6,200.00 b. 620.00 c. 62,000.00 d. 6.20
An employee injury does not produce a loss in
productivity because other employees are able to
fill in. True or False
_________ is a good safeguard to prevent fall
injuries. (correct shoes, clear aisles, cleaning up
spills, proper lighting, any of these, plus more)