Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Welcome to . . . Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Intro-1

Course Information Emergency evacuation procedures Starting and ending times Breaks Tobacco policy Location of rest rooms, break areas, emergency exits Intro-2

Course Information—Cont’d Electronic devices Messages Medical concerns Participation Intro-3

NSC Mission The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads, through leadership, research, education, and advocacy

Introduction Name Where you work What you do Common slip, trip or fall

Learning Goal What is your learning goal? Intro-6

Program Goals Identify the impact of slips, trips and falls on your workplace. Recognize the various types of slips, trips and falls. Recognize the OSHA regulations and other industry standards relating to slips, trips and falls. Recognize the slip, trip and fall hazards at your workplace. Intro-7

Program Goals—cont’d Conduct a baseline slip, trip and fall evaluation of your workplace. Select controls for your organization relating to slips, trips and falls. Identify actions you can take to prevent slips, trips and falls when you return to your job. Intro-8

Program Agenda Program Introduction Module 1: Introduction to Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Module 2: Recognizing Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards Module 3: Evaluating Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards Module 4: Controlling Slips, Trips and Falls Module 5: Action Planning and Using Program Materials in Your Business Intro-9

Introduction to Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Module 1 Introduction to Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls 1-1

Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: Identify the impact of slips, trips and falls on the workplace. Recognize key slip, trip and fall terminology. Recognize OSHA regulations and other standards relating to slips, trips and falls. Identify the various types of slips, trips and falls. State the three components of effective slip, trip and fall prevention. 1-2

Test Your Slip, Trip and Fall IQ Take the quiz to determine your knowledge of slip, trip and fall facts. 1-3

Did You Know 229,109 occupational injuries were caused by slips, trips and falls in 201. Injury Facts 2016 1-4

724 occupational deaths were caused by falls in 2013. Did You Know 724 occupational deaths were caused by falls in 2013. Injury Facts 2016 1-5

Did You Know 14 work days were lost due to falls to a lower level. In the year 2013, a median of . . . 14 work days were lost due to falls to a lower level. 9 work days were lost due to falls on the same level. 7 work days were lost due to slips and trips. 1-6

Did You Know In the years 2012-2013 . . . The average workers’ compensation cost for a slip/trip/fall was $20,228. SAIF 1-7

Did You Know In the years 2012-2013 . . . The average incurred workers’ compensation cost per trip/slip/fall exceeded the average cost of other injuries by 14%. 1-8

Definitions Loss of balance when there is too little friction between the foot and the floor Slip Trip Loss of balance when the foot collides with, strikes or hits an object in its path 1-9

Definitions Fall To move downward, typically rapidly and freely, from a higher to a lower level 1-10

The resistance between the shoe and the walking surface Definitions Friction The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another The resistance between the shoe and the walking surface 1-11

An instrument for measuring friction in sliding Definitions Tribology The study of friction Tribometer An instrument for measuring friction in sliding 1-12

Definitions Foot Candle The amount of light or brightness that a birthday cake candle generates from a distance of one foot 1-13

Definitions Lumen A measurement that is equal to one foot candle falling on one square foot of area 1-14

Definitions The relative force that resists the tendency of a shoe or foot to slide along a floor Slip Resistance High Traction Amount of walkway slip resistance often associated with preventing a slip, trip or fall 1-15

Coefficient of Friction Definitions Coefficient of Friction A measurement that indicates how slippery a floor is under dry conditions 1-16

If it takes 6 pounds of force to move a 10 pound object, then: Examples of COF If it takes 6 pounds of force to move a 10 pound object, then: 6 (horizontal force) 10 (vertical force) the coefficient of friction (COF) is 0.6. This is considered by floor experts to be a safe rating. 1-17

If it takes 2 pounds of force to move a 10 pound object, then: Examples of COF If it takes 2 pounds of force to move a 10 pound object, then: 2 (horizontal force) 10 (vertical force) the COF is 0.2. This is considered by floor experts to be an unsafe, slippery rating. 1-18

If it takes 15 pounds of force to move a 10 pound object, then: Examples of COF If it takes 15 pounds of force to move a 10 pound object, then: 15 (horizontal force) 10 (vertical force) the COF is 1.5. As this illustrates, it is possible to have a COF of over 1.0, but it is rare and considered to be a trip hazard. 1-19

Two Types of COF Static Coefficient of Friction—the force required to initiate relative motion between an object and a surface it is resting on Dynamic Coefficient of Friction—the force required to keep a sliding object in motion once sliding has begun 1-20

Regulations and Standards OSHA Regulatory Requirements Voluntary Consensus Standards NFSI ANSI ASTM NFPA Individual State Building Codes 1-21

Applying the Standards Become familiar with the standards, especially OSHA 1910 sub-part D. Set a goal to learn the standards one at a time. Target areas that you want to improve, then learn the related standard. Use the Internet to do more research. Rely on your contractors, vendors and insurance company for assistance. 1-22

Activity Directions Identify two types of slips, trips or falls from Page 9. Identify one or two related actions you can take to improve in that area. 1-23

Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Recognize ? ? 1-24

Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Recognize Evaluate ? 1-25

Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Recognize Evaluate Control 1-26

Overcoming the Barriers Action Plan Action Potential Barriers Overcoming the Barriers 1-27