Recognizing Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards Module 2 Recognizing Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards

Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: Identify the four risk factor categories for slips, trips and falls. Identify the key areas in an organization that contain slip, trip and fall hazards.

Objectives—cont’d Identify the various tools you can use for identifying slip, trip and fall hazards. Use a checklist to identify slip, trip and fall hazards at your workplace. Recognize the slip, trip and fall hazards at your workplace.

Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Recognize

Reactive or Proactive Reactive Proactive Responding to incidents when they occur Putting out fires Taking corrective action after an incident occurs Placing blame after an incident Fixing symptoms Identifying hazards before they cause an incident Correcting systems Taking corrective action before an incident occurs Finding root causes after an incident Fixing problems

Risks in the work environment First Risk Factor Environment Risks in the work environment

Risks inherent in the equipment employees use Second Risk Factor Equipment Risks inherent in the equipment employees use

Risks that are caused by work requirements, processes or procedures Third Risk Factor Work Practices Risks that are caused by work requirements, processes or procedures

Fourth Risk Factor Individual Risks unique to the individual, including inherent characteristics, habits and behavior

Where Do Hazards Lurk

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How to Use the Checklist Use it as is, simply cross off the items that don’t apply to your organization. Use it as a template/guideline to create a checklist unique to your organization.

Overcoming the Barriers Action Plan Action Potential Barriers Overcoming the Barriers