This document will summarize information on "falls on the same level" slips and trips. Falls from an elevation, such as falls from ladders, roofs, down stairs or from jumping to a lower level, etc. Slips happen where there is too little friction or traction between the footwear and the walking surface. Common causes of slips are:. Trips happen when your foot collides strikes, hits an object causing you to lose the balance and, eventually fall.
Common causes of tripping are:. Both slips and trips result from some a kind of unintended or unexpected change in the contact between the feet and the ground or walking surface. This fact shows that good housekeeping, quality of walking surfaces flooring , selection of proper footwear, and appropriate pace of walking are critical for preventing fall incidents.
Good housekeeping is the first and the most important fundamental level of preventing falls due to slips and trips. If they need to lift heavy objects, make sure employees have the tools they need and know how to operate them safely. Keep a well-stocked first aid kit in plain sight If you have a large office, place several kits throughout the area and make sure someone on staff is trained in first aid.
Identify staff who may need extra help in an emergency Involve them in planning for their safety, and make sure the office is accessible, prepared for fires, power outages and other unexpected events. Promote fire safety Identify potential fire hazards in your office and train staff how to use fire extinguishers. Avoid injuries by storing items safely Place heavier items lower to the ground and distribute weight evenly in cabinets and on shelves. It can lead to an even worse injury, one that might sideline you for a long time.
Be honest with parents and coaches if you've been hurt. See a doctor for your injuries, when necessary, and follow his or her advice about how and when to return to practice and play. Now you know what kids need to know about staying safe.
Hopefully, if you follow rules 1, 2, 3, and 4, you won't need number 5. Or at least not quite as often! Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. Take these five steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game: Wear protective gear, such as helmets, protective pads, and other gear. Warm up and cool down. Know the rules of the game. Watch out for others. Don't play when you're injured. Let's find out more about each of these.
The number of workplace accidents is still too high. According to the International Labor Organization, more than 6, people in the world die every day due to accidents at the workplace or due to occupational diseases — this accounts for more than 2. Thus, every 15 seconds, workers are victims of occupational accidents. In the USA, every 7 seconds, a worker is injured on the job, pausing the production chain.
It is estimated to be million production days lost on average per year, according to National Safety Council. In Canada, every hour, people suffer a preventable injury from a fall, motor vehicle collision, fire, poisoning or drowning, according to Preventable Canada.
Looking for a solution is crucial, especially in high-risk industries. Protecting employees and workers in the field has always been one of the main objective of EHS leaders. When a major accident has occurred within an organization, EHS leaders need to shift their mindset. The focus becomes finding the most adequate solution to reduce or eliminate the root cause of the incident. Improving the safety culture is an ongoing endeavor, with many steps in the process- with many questions that arise.
An accident is an unplanned event that causes harm to a person or damage to property. It takes many forms such as a fracture, injury, loss of sight or worse, death.
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