ACPL Safety Training Slips, Trips, Falls, and Back Safety
Introduction
Learning Objectives By the end of this training session, you will be able to: Identify two types of slip hazards and give examples of both List five library trip hazards Complete a trip hazard checklist at your workplace Name five ways to prevent slips and trips, regardless of floor and ground conditions Identify the departments to call to correct trip hazards Identify the correct way to pick up objects of varying size and weight Identify ways to move larger, heavier objects when carrying them is not an option
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETY Types of Trip and Slip Hazards
Indoor Outdoor Types of Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETY Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards in Libraries
Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazard Checklist
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETY Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, Regardless of Floor and Ground Conditions
Walking down very steep stairs Walking on outdoor stairs covered with snow and ice Carrying a load with one hand on a stairway, such as a baby or small child Using stairs in low light conditions where it is difficult to see clearly “Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls”, SAIF Corporation
Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, Regardless of Floor and Ground Conditions
Watch where you’re going Go where you’re watching
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETY Correcting Trip Hazards
Correcting Slip and Trip Hazards
TRIP HAZARD SLIP HAZARD WORK ORDERS Ext. 2027
Correcting Slip and Trip Hazards
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETY Identify the correct way to pick up objects of varying size and weight
“Safe Lifting and Carrying”, Industrial Accident Prevention Association, May 2008.
Moving Larger, Heavier Objects (When Carrying Them is Not an Option)
QUESTIONS? Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library. For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or
To finish your safety training, please complete the quiz. complete the quiz