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The law The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the health and safety of all employees and anyone affected by their work, so far as is reasonably practicable, which means balancing the level of risk against the measures needed to control the risk in terms of money, time or trouble. Agricultural production and transportation activities can expose workers to numerous hazards including slips and falls, bodily strains, being struck … endstream endobj 95 0 obj <>stream It covers common hazards and possible solutions to reduce or … Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information. Slips,Trips and Falls checklist is a simple checklist to audit potential problem areas for common slip, trip, and fall hazards in your working environments. ���[�Q�)� � �I��R�r�|�V2���C��'�e�u���Fڅ�P�t��֮�C���)��Yd6]�)U���٭� ��Bl�e��W�4{�ggP�k����_�/�/-y�˼������[�.��?ƿ̿ʟʼn��������q�_A��B��/�(�?�U�]�W8(� / ���[�x�X-�*މ�/���ϰ�\�"i���%�HCғ8�3Ҍ�e�J��D�(�������|�@Y)S*�%��+'�i�m�TFMFwF�QJ'���u���. Identify the four risk factor categories for slips, trips and falls. According to the Health and Safety Executive: Slips, trips, and falls accounted for almost a third (29%) of employee injuries in 2016/17. 0000010539 00000 n 0000009756 00000 n Topics. About the department. Last amended January 2015 0000003687 00000 n ��z{�Acv|�.�mA��_'K�1�*�p{�R��ƹvX+3e��p~�ed���σhU��N��mvE ��� sB�0"�H1��(������>|�WT�Ͳƍ��)�m�������q��n�{�>�TE ���_��P���31�������@��TڻFt�K�f����;����4��{5�m�/��@X����y�>��p� �_��n�ʊ[�}�8��m� ��Ec�ë��c�)�BK'o�'��)��*��o�+l ��k���N,6������I���y��� �.� Slips, Trips and Falls. 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Potential Hazard. 0000006435 00000 n Popular topics Previous slide - visual effect only Next slide - visual effect only. 89 0 obj <> endobj 495 0 obj <> endobj xref 495 32 0000000016 00000 n Slips occur when your foot loses traction with the ground surface due to inappropriate footwear or walking on slippery floor surfaces that are highly polished Slips consist of situations in which you lose your footing and balance. ☐ ☐ ☐ Is the access to and egress from workplace safe and kept free from obstructions? The results of these … 111 0 obj <>stream 0000080321 00000 n 0000001663 00000 n �7<4M��݆+Z��l���{��E�L���'���d)�%���+�%r��L�)Y�h��jEG�4����T@PM@II �i@�������b�+U���8�x00p. Falls cause nearly one-third of all nonfatal injuries, according to the National Safety Council. Corporate. Slips, trips & falls can happen anywhere in your operation can result in possibly disability or death. It is recommended that this checklist be completed as least once a year or when slip, trip and fall hazards have been identified. Identify 2 requirements of OSHA’s walking and working surfaces standard that apply to your workplace. Sample: Inspection Checklist Slips, Trips and Falls Specific Aisle ways and passageways Are aisles marked? Technically speaking, slips, trips and falls are three separate things. In addition to being a slip hazard, continually wet surfaces promote the growth of mold, fungi, and bacteria, that can cause infections. Are they wide enough for all normal movements? Are emergency stop controls adequately located and operational? View compliance deadlines. h�b```b``eg`e`�� Ȁ �@1V� ��W �" p�`�``��,qLI1�"�gAۊ���� Specific OSHA Requirements OSHA Requirements for the prevention of slips, trips, and falls are contained in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, Walking-working surfaces. 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Falls come in all sizes. assess the risks associated with slips, trips and falls under two metres – – implement solutions to control the risks – Consult with the relevant health and safety representatives and where possible, also involve the employees who do the tasks, when assessing … Employee exposure to wet floors or spills and clutter that can lead to slips/trips/falls and other possible injuries. h�j`@�� � They are the most common cause of non-fatal workplace injury. endstream endobj startxref endstream endobj 93 0 obj <>stream ��O�ܵ]3\-�͵�4�9\�yH�ʥ?���<=�ӶN�9I�Mm����~��.=���O��~v+�ٸ6�ヾ����\����x��/��ߊ��1�|��(�m��u�����Z�c��xl�з���5�N��w=%U�ūU. 0000000936 00000 n foot or lower leg comes in contact with an object or steps down and loses balance This checklist will help you identify slip and trip hazards in your workplace and decide what action to take. Falls are the second leading casue of accidental death. Hazard Spotting Checklist; Slips and trips mapping tool - An aid for safety representatives; Slips and trips - The importance of floor cleaning; Assessing the slip resistance of flooring ; Preventing slips and trips in kitchens and food service; Publications from other organisations. prevent slips, trips & Falls Use the checklist below to determine if there are slips, trips & falls hazards in your workplace. Find information about preventing slips, trips and falls at work. On average, they cause over a third of all major injuries and can lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or falls into machinery. Identify the various tools they can use for identifying slip, trip and fall hazards. If you answer “yes” to any of the questions below there may be a slips, trips or falls hazard in your workplace. 0000059251 00000 n �Ft�35� ���s�I�[V�ꢹA;��a����B����̠0�/>��¼�Z7r�?��5����蠼�u@���Ơ��|��-ٓI�dk�sW�x��z�U�3րOy]T;�I�S�)�49-?����%���Uj:�+�Wy�������k��)�ƴ�0k]n ХL�����M? %%EOF 0000007358 00000 n Falls from height are the second most common cause of fatalities. These requirements apply to all general industry workplaces. It offers employers,workers, architects and designers advice and guidance to comply with health and safety law. Your guide to safety and health in small business. Slips or falls are the second largest category of reportable non-fatal injuries in the mining industry, second only to handling materials. 2. Slips, trips and falls checklist This checklist has been developed to assist in the identification of slips, trips and fall hazards in departmental environments. h�bbb`b``Ń3� ���ţ�1C � endstream endobj 496 0 obj <>/Metadata 24 0 R/Outlines 17 0 R/Pages 23 0 R/StructTreeRoot 26 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 497 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 595.276 841.89]/Type/Page>> endobj 498 0 obj <> endobj 499 0 obj <> endobj 500 0 obj [/ICCBased 516 0 R] endobj 501 0 obj <> endobj 502 0 obj <> endobj 503 0 obj <> endobj 504 0 obj <>stream Yes N/A No Action Floors/Walkways Are … Generate ideas on how to control for these identified hazards. According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. 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The law The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the health and safety of all employees and anyone affected by their work, so far as is reasonably practicable, which means balancing the level of risk against the measures needed to control the risk in terms of money, time or trouble. Agricultural production and transportation activities can expose workers to numerous hazards including slips and falls, bodily strains, being struck … endstream endobj 95 0 obj <>stream It covers common hazards and possible solutions to reduce or … Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information. Slips,Trips and Falls checklist is a simple checklist to audit potential problem areas for common slip, trip, and fall hazards in your working environments. ���[�Q�)� � �I��R�r�|�V2���C��'�e�u���Fڅ�P�t��֮�C���)��Yd6]�)U���٭� ��Bl�e��W�4{�ggP�k����_�/�/-y�˼������[�.��?ƿ̿ʟʼn��������q�_A��B��/�(�?�U�]�W8(� / ���[�x�X-�*މ�/���ϰ�\�"i���%�HCғ8�3Ҍ�e�J��D�(�������|�@Y)S*�%��+'�i�m�TFMFwF�QJ'���u���. Identify the four risk factor categories for slips, trips and falls. According to the Health and Safety Executive: Slips, trips, and falls accounted for almost a third (29%) of employee injuries in 2016/17. 0000010539 00000 n 0000009756 00000 n Topics. About the department. Last amended January 2015 0000003687 00000 n ��z{�Acv|�.�mA��_'K�1�*�p{�R��ƹvX+3e��p~�ed���σhU��N��mvE ��� sB�0"�H1��(������>|�WT�Ͳƍ��)�m�������q��n�{�>�TE ���_��P���31�������@��TڻFt�K�f����;����4��{5�m�/��@X����y�>��p� �_��n�ʊ[�}�8��m� ��Ec�ë��c�)�BK'o�'��)��*��o�+l ��k���N,6������I���y��� �.� Slips, Trips and Falls. 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It is recommended that this checklist be completed as least once a year or when slip, trip and fall hazards have been identified. Identify 2 requirements of OSHA’s walking and working surfaces standard that apply to your workplace. Sample: Inspection Checklist Slips, Trips and Falls Specific Aisle ways and passageways Are aisles marked? Technically speaking, slips, trips and falls are three separate things. In addition to being a slip hazard, continually wet surfaces promote the growth of mold, fungi, and bacteria, that can cause infections. Are they wide enough for all normal movements? Are emergency stop controls adequately located and operational? View compliance deadlines. h�b```b``eg`e`�� Ȁ �@1V� ��W �" p�`�``��,qLI1�"�gAۊ���� Specific OSHA Requirements OSHA Requirements for the prevention of slips, trips, and falls are contained in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, Walking-working surfaces. 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Falls come in all sizes. assess the risks associated with slips, trips and falls under two metres – – implement solutions to control the risks – Consult with the relevant health and safety representatives and where possible, also involve the employees who do the tasks, when assessing … Employee exposure to wet floors or spills and clutter that can lead to slips/trips/falls and other possible injuries. h�j`@�� � They are the most common cause of non-fatal workplace injury. endstream endobj startxref endstream endobj 93 0 obj <>stream ��O�ܵ]3\-�͵�4�9\�yH�ʥ?���<=�ӶN�9I�Mm����~��.=���O��~v+�ٸ6�ヾ����\����x��/��ߊ��1�|��(�m��u�����Z�c��xl�з���5�N��w=%U�ūU. 0000000936 00000 n foot or lower leg comes in contact with an object or steps down and loses balance This checklist will help you identify slip and trip hazards in your workplace and decide what action to take. Falls are the second leading casue of accidental death. Hazard Spotting Checklist; Slips and trips mapping tool - An aid for safety representatives; Slips and trips - The importance of floor cleaning; Assessing the slip resistance of flooring ; Preventing slips and trips in kitchens and food service; Publications from other organisations. prevent slips, trips & Falls Use the checklist below to determine if there are slips, trips & falls hazards in your workplace. Find information about preventing slips, trips and falls at work. On average, they cause over a third of all major injuries and can lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or falls into machinery. Identify the various tools they can use for identifying slip, trip and fall hazards. 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Slips, trips and falls checklist This checklist has been developed to assist in the identification of slips, trips and fall hazards in departmental environments. h�bbb`b``Ń3� ���ţ�1C � endstream endobj 496 0 obj <>/Metadata 24 0 R/Outlines 17 0 R/Pages 23 0 R/StructTreeRoot 26 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 497 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 595.276 841.89]/Type/Page>> endobj 498 0 obj <> endobj 499 0 obj <> endobj 500 0 obj [/ICCBased 516 0 R] endobj 501 0 obj <> endobj 502 0 obj <> endobj 503 0 obj <> endobj 504 0 obj <>stream Yes N/A No Action Floors/Walkways Are … Generate ideas on how to control for these identified hazards. According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. 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