How to prevent falls due to slips and trips?
• Cleaning all spills immediately, • Marking spills and wet areas, • Mopping or sweeping debris from floors, • Removing obstacles from walkways and always keeping them free of clutter, • Securing (tacking, taping, etc.) mats, rugs and carpets that do not lay flat, • Always closing file cabinet or storage drawers, • Covering cables that cross walkways, • Keeping working areas and walkways well lit, • Replacing used light bulbs and faulty switches. You can reduce the risk of slipping on wet flooring by: • Taking your time and paying attention to where you are going; • Adjusting your stride to a pace that is suitable for the walking surface and the tasks you are doing; • Walking with the feet pointed slightly outward; and • Making wide turns at corners. You can reduce the risk of tripping by: • Always using installed light sources that provide sufficient light for your tasks or; • Using a flashlight if you enter a dark room where there is no light; and • Ensuring that things you are carry
