1. Slips/trips/falls Prevention
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Slips/trips/falls Prevention

2. Factors contributing to slips and trips
tasks that create floor contaminants, either wet (eg water, oil) or dry (eg dust, paper);
floor surface or illumination level not suitable for activities;
footwear not appropriate to the task or work environment;
inadequate cleaning arrangements/procedures/ products;
uneven floor levels, loose floor coverings and joints between flooring materials;
storage of objects in walkways and traffic routes;

3. Factors contributing to slips and trips cont.
distractions in the workplace;
the need to rush tasks;
environmental factors (e.g. wet weather, frost, heat or cold stress);
individual factors (e.g. eyesight, medical conditions, certain medications, response to heat/cold/noise/stress).

4. Risk Control Strategies
Wear rubber soled shoes
Support workers to use torches when visiting client homes or on community access when illumination may be low
Support workers to spend time removing any possible trip hazards before commencing work e.g. rug over cord, move boxes from corridors etc.
Include the regular cleaning of floor contaminants in safe work procedures and housekeeping practices.
Reinforce the need to watch where walking on a regular basis.

5. Ladder Safety
Support workers to not undertake any climbing task without completion of a risk assessment
Use of step ladder only permitted – ensure fully open and do not climb above second step
For maintenance staff using straight ladder ensure angle is 4:1 and stable base and top
Remember 3 points of contact at all times when on a ladder