Slip, Trip, Fall Are four letter words Presented by: Dan Klimek Sisk & Company 303-831-7100

Slips, Trips, and Falls What’s the big deal?

“It’s not the fall that gets you, it’s the sudden landing.” Slipping accounts for 60% of falls Falls from elevation are 40% of falls Serious death or injury from falls Tools dropped can injury people working below

Approximately 1,400 American workers die each year as a result of slip, trip, and fall accidents.

Hazards Ice and snow Stairs and ramps Housekeeping (liquid/grease) Elevated surfaces and ladders Sidewalks Office areas What else?

Ice and Snow Use “common” walkways; watch for icy or “low” points Use appropriate footwear, and use car door for support Take smaller strides, use a slower pace, and keep your arms close to your body Keep your hands out of your pockets for balance Correct problems with mats inside doorways Report hazards you cannot correct

Stairs and Ramps Use handrails Keep stairs/ramps clean Never store items on stairs/ramps Report slippery surfaces Report any lighting problems, dark areas Use ramps for dollies/carts Get a grip! 80 percent of accidents on stairs result in serious injury!

Elevated Surfaces

Housekeeping Immediately clean up spills Report or fix leaks Keep aisles/walkways clear Report changes in surface conditions/elevations that are not clearly marked

Elevated Surfaces and Ladders Use the right ladder for the job Inspect equipment before use Ensure equipment is placed on level surface Use 3-point contact rule

Elevated Surfaces and Ladders Never use the top two rungs Tie off ladders or have someone support the base Use the 4-to-1 ratio: place the base of the ladder one foot away from the wall for every four feet of ladder height Position equipment to avoid reaching

Office Areas Keep floors clear Close file cabinet drawers and doors Watch for people and items behind you Report damaged flooring Keep walkways clear of cables/electrical cords Use a step ladder or stool, never a chair or table

Basic Safe Practices Provide guardrails, covers or attendants around any floor openings. Make sure ladders have non-skid feet. Make sure ladders do not contact electrical line and that they extend 3’ above point of contact Do not use a step ladder as a straight ladder Secure a ladder if used in windy conditions

When on a ladder, do not over extend reaching to the side Must have guard rail or fall protection when working above 4 feet. Use full body harness Fit snugly, yet comfortable Shock absorbing lanyards No more that 6 foot fall Double lanyards may be needed at times. Attachments must hold 5000 pounds

Review Slips and fall are a leading of cause of injury any time of year Use ladders and scaffold correctly Practice 3 points of contact Handrails, guarding or fall protection needs to be used Watch where you walk Clean up messes and spills