2-1 ©2006 Module 2 Recognizing Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards

2-2 ©2006 Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: nIdentify the four risk factor categories for slips, trips and falls. nIdentify the key areas in an organization that contain slip, trip and fall hazards.

2-3 ©2006 Objectives—continued nIdentify the various tools you can use for identifying slip, trip and fall hazards. nUse a checklist to identify slip, trip and fall hazards at your workplace. nRecognize the slip, trip and fall hazards at your workplace.

2-4 ©2006 Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Recognize

2-5 ©2006 nResponding to incidents when they occur nPutting out fires nTaking corrective action after an incident occurs nPlacing blame after an incident nFixing symptoms Reactive or Proactive Proactive Reactive nIdentifying hazards before they cause an incident nCorrecting systems nTaking corrective action before an incident occurs nFinding root causes after an incident nFixing problems

2-6 ©2006 First Risk Factor Category Environment Risks in the work environment

2-7 ©2006 Second Risk Factor Category Equipment Risks inherent in the equipment employees use

2-8 ©2006 Third Risk Factor Category Work Practices Risks that are caused by work requirements, processes or procedures

2-9 ©2006 Fourth Risk Factor Category Individual Risks unique to the individual, including inherent characteristics, habits and behavior

2-10 ©2006 Where Do Hazards Lurk

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2-27 ©2006 How to Use the Checklist nUse it as is, simply cross off the items that don’t apply to your organization. nUse it as a template/guideline to create a checklist unique to your organization.

2-28 ©2006 Action Plan ActionPotential Barriers Overcoming the Barriers