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ACCESS SAFETY
Todd Culver, Assistant Director
Occupational Safety & HealthTraining Project - in partnership with
MIOSHA – CET Division
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This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET)
Grant awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Points of
view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies
of LARA.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
• Slips, Trips, & Falls
• Hazards - Causes & Prevention
• Discussion of Specific Safety Issues in Your Workplace
• Question & Answer
Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, Trips and Falls
Slip Sliding Away…
Slip: Loss of balance caused by too little friction between the walking surface and a person’s shoe
Flooring 50%
Footwear 24%
Fraud 10%
Hazard Identification 9%
Training 7%
Source: National Floor Safety Institute
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Source: National Floor Safety Institute
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Flooring 50%
• What type of floor?
• What’s on the floor?
• How do we maintain the floor?
What Type of Floor?
Tile
What Type of Floor?
Concrete
What Type of Floor?
Wood
What Type of Floor?
Rubberized orCoated Surface
Flooring Transitions
Metal/ Aluminum
Source: National Floor Safety Institute
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Flooring 50%
• What type of floor?
• What’s on the floor?
• How do we maintain the floor?
What’s on the Floor
Material
Hydraulic Fluid
Solvents
Trips
Trip: Hit an object, lose your balance and fall
NOTE: As little as 3/8” rise in a walkway can cause someone to “stub” his/her toe and fall. NOTE: As little as 3/8” rise in a walkway can cause someone to “stub” his/her toe and fall.
Indoor Trip Hazards
• Common causes:– Cluttered areas– Rugs, mats, carpeting– Exposed cables, cords
Outdoor Trip Hazards
• Cracks or holes in parking lots
• Loading Docks – surface irregularities/wheel chocks
• Watch for parking stops and speed bumps in parking lots
Falls
Fall: When you lose your balance and drop to the floor (caused by slip or a trip)
• Falls on the same level– Slip or trip immediately
precedes fall to floor or walkway
Falls
Fall: When you lose your balance and drop to the floor (caused by slip or a trip)
• Falls on the same level– Slip or trip immediately
precedes fall to floor or walkway
• Falls to lower level– Falls are from ladders,
steps or stairs
To Reduce Slips:
• Keep floors swept and free from obstacles or debris • Clean up spills and put up warning signs• Consider installing non-slip tiling/non-slip floor products• Utilize drip trays or pans around leaking valves
Safe Shoes - Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s:• Slip-resistant soles and a good tread• Tightly tied laces
Don’ts:• No leather or smooth soles• No tennis shoes in areas
prone to be wet
One Part Floor and One Part Shoe
Source: Maynard, W.S., The Aging Workforce: Implications For Managing Slips,Trips and Falls, The Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, NYC, May 30, 2007.
One Part Human Factor
Just as with vehicle traffic, when conditions are slippery – SLOW DOWN, & USE EXTRA CAUTION
HAZARDOUS AREAS
• Parking lots and sidewalks• Entrances• Areas with materials that can leak/spill• Food & beverage service areas• Aisles, stairways and ramps• Restrooms
SPECIFICALLY…• PARKING LOTS: Cracked pavement, lot
dividers, speed bumps, curbs• ENTRANCES: People tend to track in water,
snow, and slush• FOOD OR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS: Spills• AISLES: Materials, equipment, or debris• STAIRWAYS & RAMPS: Poor lighting, damaged
stairs, loose handrails, clutter• RESTROOMS: Water on the floor
PREVENTION:LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING
• Maintenance of sidewalks and parking lots• Repair damaged areas quickly; apply absorbent
materials to oil or grease spills• Make sure all traffic areas are well-lit• Paint speed bumps so they’re easier to see
PREVENTION:LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING
• Use mats at all entrances• During winter, use a primary and secondary mat to
make sure shoes get dry - and vacuum regularly• Make sure entrance mats aren’t curled at the edge
PREVENTION:LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING
• Be especially vigilant in areas where materials can leak or spill
• Use appropriate floor cleaners if grease spills• Take time to clean up spills immediately• Post signs warning of slippery conditions• Tread lightly, be careful
PREVENTION:LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING
• Keep aisles clear• Good housekeeping = neat work area minimizes
trip hazards• Check that handrails are secure• Wear shoes with slip-resistant soles• Be aware of flooring transitions• Exercise caution on ladders, stairs, and
platforms
PREVENTION:LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING
• Watch for trouble: clean up spills and remove obstacles immediately
• It doesn’t matter who made the mess; if you don’t help to fix it, you become part of the problem
PREVENTION:LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING
• Accidents don’t just happen; they are performance errors
PREVENTION:LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING
• Accidents don’t just happen; they are performance errors
• There is always SOMETHING about the experience of an accident or injury that could have been DIFFERENT
PREVENTION:LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING
• Accidents don’t just happen; they are performance errors
• There is always SOMETHING about the experience of an accident or injury that could have been DIFFERENT
• It’s our responsibility to identify those factors which could contribute to an accident, and exercise our influence so that it doesn’t happen
It Happens More - and Costs More-
Than You Might Think
• In 2011, Slips/Falls was one of the leading causes of workplace injury, and accounted for 26% of all claims filed by MARO Workers’ Comp. Fund members
• It’s a serious problem, requiring focused attention - and it’s not inevitable
• Working together, these accidents can be prevented
Recent Trends within MARO Fund
• 2010, Slips/Falls resulted in 40 claims• Net Losses: $198,000• Average Cost/Claim: $4,950• 2011, Slips/Falls resulted in 33 claims• Net Losses:$356,000• Average Cost/Claim:$10,800
• Our Goal: ZERO
PREVENTION
AWARENESS
THANK YOU
QuestionsOr
Comments?
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CONTACT INFO
Todd CulverAssistant Director
MARO
Removing Barriers to Community Access
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CONTACT INFO
You can also visit the MIOSHA website at
www.michigan.gov/mioshapublications where additional information may be
available; or contact the Consultation, Education & Training
Division at (517) 322-1809
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