4-1 ©2006 Module 4 Controlling Slips, Trips and Falls

4-2 ©2006 Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: nIdentify the hierarchy of controls as it relates to slips, trips and falls. nIdentify the various floor types and their corresponding characteristics. nIdentify three actions you can take to make your existing floors less slippery.

4-3 ©2006 Objectives—continued nImplement controls that make employees safe when they are working at heights. nDetermine how to select and recommend an appropriate work shoe. nRecognize the role that fraud plays in floor safety.

4-4 ©2006 Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Recognize Evaluate Control

4-5 ©2006 Engineering Controls Controls that are engineered into the job—most important type of control

4-6 ©2006 Types of Engineering Controls nRedesign of equipment nSubstitution of a material, equipment or process nChange of process to minimize slips, trips and falls nUse of barriers to isolate a hazard nUse of barriers to isolate a person

4-7 ©2006 Administrative Controls Controls that change the way people do their jobs—only effective when people do what they are supposed to do

4-8 ©2006 Types of Administrative Controls nEducation and training nSignage nAdjusting work schedules or rotating assignments to reduce exposure nMaintenance nGood housekeeping nContracting specialized services

4-9 ©2006 Personal Protective Equipment Controls that protect people from the hazard rather than eliminate the hazard

4-10 ©2006 Types of PPE nSlip-resistant shoes nFall arrest equipment nHard hats nGoggles nNets nRoll bars nSafety platforms

4-11 ©2006 Floor Selection Criteria nSlip resistance nEase of cleaning nEase of maintenance nDurability nAbsorption nFrost Resistance

4-12 ©2006 Making Floors Slip Resistant Apply slip-resistant floor treatments. Use floor mats. Apply floor skid strips to steps and stair nosings.

4-13 ©2006 Key Controls for Ladder Safety Use only ladders in good condition and appropriate for the job. Make proper ladder use a performance requirement. Require ladder inspections before each use. Train employees on proper ladder use.

4-14 ©2006 Fall Arrest Systems Four Components The full body harness The anchorage The rescue plan The connectors

4-15 ©2006 Maximum Arresting Force The maximum arresting force allowed when a person is using a full body harness is 1,800 pounds.

4-16 ©2006 Maximum Fall Distance Maximum free fall distance = 6 feet + Deceleration distance = 3.5 feet + Safety factor = 2 feet 11.5 Feet

4-17 ©2006 The Right Shoe

4-18 ©2006 What’s in a Shoe? Flat heel Tread everywherePattern in tread Deep grooves Grooves widely-spaced Nitrile rubber Tread not worn

4-19 ©2006 Hard Fraud A person plans a faked injury for the sole purpose of making money.

4-20 ©2006 Soft Fraud A person slips, trips or falls, but exaggerates the injury to make money. Also called “opportunity fraud”

4-21 ©2006 Action Plan ActionPotential Barriers Overcoming the Barriers