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In 2015, the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 223, 000 non-fatal

Many of these incidents resulted in missed work days and injuries including: ü Fractures

Distractions & Hazards Slips, trips and falls are the No. 2 cause of nonfatal

Distractions FACT: Distracted walking incidents involving cell phones accounted for more than 11, 100

Other Hazards • Wet floors • Uneven surfaces - tile & carpet • Ice

Report Hazards & Falls An important step in preventing slips, trips and falls from

Focus on Problem Areas Concentrate on the areas where the most incidents occur: •

Getting everyone on-board Making sure the work environment is free of hazards and properly

• Training will teach employees to make sure work areas are clear and

Poster Slips, trips and falls are no laughing matter. Hang this poster in high

2 -Minute Safety Video Help prevent slips, trips and falls by watching this 2

Checklist Slips, trips and falls are preventable! Share this checklist to help everyone reduce

Tip Sheet & Quiz Take a safety check with the Stand Up to Falls

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In 2015, the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 223, 000 non-fatal falls on the job. The majority of those falls -149, 180 were not from a height or elevation. Workers fell on the same level due to slipping on a slick surface or from tripping over a hazard. 2 © 2017 National Safety Council

Many of these incidents resulted in missed work days and injuries including: ü Fractures ü Sprains and strains ü Tears according to National Safety Council Injury Facts® 2016 Edition Numbers could be higher due to underreporting! 3 © 2017 National Safety Council

Distractions & Hazards Slips, trips and falls are the No. 2 cause of nonfatal disabling injury in the workplace following overexertion. They are PREVENTABLE when you are AWARE of your surroundings o Be aware and acknowledge the area you’re walking through - even if you walk through it every day o Has anything changed? o Is there a new potential hazard - slippery floor, stack of boxes - that wasn’t there yesterday? 4 © 2017 National Safety Council

Distractions FACT: Distracted walking incidents involving cell phones accounted for more than 11, 100 injuries between 2000 and 2011. - Nearly 80% of the injuries were due to a fall http: //www. nsc. org/learn/safetyknowledge/Pages/news-and-resources-pedestriansafety. aspx 5 © 2017 National Safety Council

Other Hazards • Wet floors • Uneven surfaces - tile & carpet • Ice • Limited visibility around corners • Cluttered work areas • Not using handrail in stairways • Cords across pathways • Carrying a load that’s too heavy and/or obstructs vision 6 © 2017 National Safety Council

Report Hazards & Falls An important step in preventing slips, trips and falls from happening in the future is reporting them when they occur! ü Employees are best suited to identify and report hazards as they are familiar with work areas ü No blame ü Report all hazards, no matter how minor they seem 7 © 2017 National Safety Council FACT: New employees - workers with less than one year of service - account for 30% of non-fatal injuries from falls.

Focus on Problem Areas Concentrate on the areas where the most incidents occur: • Doorways/entry ways • Ramps • Cluttered hallways • Heavy traffic areas • Uneven surfaces • Areas prone to wetness and spills 8 © 2017 National Safety Council

Getting everyone on-board Making sure the work environment is free of hazards and properly maintained is important in preventing slips, trips and falls, but it is only part of the solution. Commitment to a safe environment including communication between managers and their workers is a critical component. 9 © 2017 National Safety Council

• Training will teach employees to make sure work areas are clear and clean and any potential hazards are identified with proper signage. • Encourage employees to make behavioral changes to reduce the risk of falls: o be attentive o don’t carry heavy loads o keep work areas clutter-free Companies that create a safe working environment along with a strong, focused safety culture usually see incident rates decline. 10 © 2017 National Safety Council

2 -Minute Safety Video Help prevent slips, trips and falls by watching this 2 -Minute Safety Video at your next safety meeting or share the link with your teams. Slips, Trips and Falls are a leading cause of injury, but common-sense practices work in prevention. Visit: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=HWWa. Jpz. DEtg&feature=youtu. be 12 © 2017 National Safety Council

Tip Sheet & Quiz Take a safety check with the Stand Up to Falls tip sheet and make sure everyone has paid attention with a quiz on how to prevent slips, trips and falls. 14 © 2017 National Safety Council

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