1. Slip, Trip, Fall Are four letter words Presented by: Dan Klimek
Sisk & Company

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

3. “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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. Elevated Surfaces

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

10. 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

11. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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