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Fall Prevention Slips, Trips, & Falls: How do we prevent them?
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Slips
Too little friction or traction between your feet & walking surface, resulting in loss of balance. Ex. Slipping on ice
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Trips
Foot or lower leg hits object & your upper body continues moving, resulting in a loss of balance. Ex. Tripping over cluttered floors
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Falls
Occur when a person becomes too far off their center of balance.
MOST COMMON CAUSE OF SERIOUS WORK RELATED INJURIES & DEATHS
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Why is this important to us?
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Frequency of STFs Slips, trips, & falls can happen anywhere at
any time. 15% of all accidental deaths (OSHA)▪ 12,000/year
2nd leading cause behind motor vehicles
MOST COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED
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Typical Injury Sites
Knee, ankle and/or foot Wrist and/or elbow Back and/or shoulder Hip Head
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How does this affect us?
Lost wages & out-of-pocket expenses.
Pain. Temporary or permanent disability. Reduced quality of life. Depression. Death.
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Worker’s Compensation
A no-fault system of benefits paid by employers to workers who experience work-related injuries or diseases. Resolved by Illinois Workers’
Compensation Commission
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How does this affect our employer?
Loss of productivity & business. Increased industrial insurance
premiums. Costs associated with training a
replacement.
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How does this affect our families? Worker’s compensation only replaces
between 32-41% of wages being lost. Lifestyle changes
Increasing demands on family members. How are you going to work and take care of the
injured individual? In 38% of studies, family members cut back
on other household activities or school to replace injured worker’s home activities. Falling behind
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What should we watch out for?
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Causes of Slips Wet product or spills
on walking surfaces. Water, mud, grease,
food, blood, etc… Transitioning from one
surface to another.
Highly-polished floors.
Freshly-waxed surfaces.
Weather hazards.
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Causes of Trips Poor lighting. Uncovered hoses,
cables, or wires across walkways.
Clutter in walkways. Change in elevation or
levels. Rumpled
carpets/mats. Missing or uneven
floor tiles & bricks.
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Health Factors that Increase Risk
Failing eyesight. Age. Physical condition & fatigue. Stress or illness. Medications, alcohol, & drug effects.
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How safe is your home?
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Prevention
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Individual Tactics to Prevent STFs
Good housekeeping. Maintaining clear, tidy areas free of clutter
Eyesight check-ups. Paying attention to your surroundings.
Look up from your phone! Wearing proper footwear.
Good traction
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Individual Tactics to Prevent STFs
Taking your time. Learning to fall “properly”.
There are techniques to minimize injuries Maintaining good physical activity.
Improves strength, balance, coordination, & flexibility
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Workplace Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=0aeQNL8Y4yA
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Workplace Tactics to Prevent STFs
Clear walkways & aisles. Avoid storing materials in aisles Clearly define location of walkway with tape
Cover exposed cords. Provide a guard rail around every elevated
open sided platform, floor, or runway. BE ORGANIZED.
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What do these pictures imply to you?
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Workplace Tactics to Prevent STFs
Using floor mats. When walking into building
Regular management inspections. After end of the day cleaning has been performed
Provide positive feedback for safe practices. Wet floor signs
Require an annual safety course for employees.
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Now what can you tell me about falls?