Slips, Trips, and Falls : Causes Safety Training Video

Slips, Trips, and Falls - Causes of Slips Trips & Falls Safety Video

In the video we provide a quick review of the some of the common things that cause slips and trips in your everyday lives.

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Slips trips and falls on the same level is one of the leading causes of injuries in the workplace and in the home. Sometimes these fall can cause severe injuries and can even be fatal.

Slips and trips happen daily to individuals while at home and at work. Slips and trips accidents are always avoidable. Here are some common causes of slips and trips. Always look for these slipping and tripping hazards.

Common causes of Slips:
Walking on surfaces with ice, spills, oils, and loose materials
Walking on slippery surfaces like polished stone, tile, finished concrete.
Walking on loose rugs
Wearing shoes without slip resistant soles

Common Causes of Trips:
Tripping on Uneven walking floor
Changes inheight
Tripping when not observing steps, platforms and door thresholds
Obstructions in walking area like open drawers, holes, trash, or electrical cords
Not using handrails stairs, and
Walking in areas with poor lighting
•uneven floor surfaces.
•unsuitable floor coverings.
•wet floors.
•changes in levels.
•trailing cables.
•poor lighting.
•poor housekeeping.
•uneven floor surfaces.
•unsuitable floor coverings.
•wet floors.
•changes in levels.
•trailing cables.
•poor lighting.
•poor housekeeping.


Resources for slips trips and falls

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2013-1...
www.osha.gov