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What is a Fall?
This occurs when one is too far off center of balance
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What is a Slip?
The OSHA definition of this states- Too little friction or traction between feet & walking/working surface, resulting in loss of balance.
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What is a slip, trip, or fall accident?
According to the National Safety Council, approximately of 25,000 of these occur daily in the United States
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What is a Trip?
The OSHA definition of this states- Foot or lower leg hits an object; the upper body continues moving, resulting in loss of balance.
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What is good housekeeping?
This is fundamental way to reduce risk of slip, trips, and falls; and should be done everyday!
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What are common locations for falls?
Unguarded heights, ladders, and unstable work surfaces are examples.
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What is a slip?
Wet or oily surfaces, occasional spills,weather hazards, loose, or unanchored rugs are the common cause of this.
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What is accidental death?
According to the United States Department of Labor, slips, trips, & falls are the 2nd leading cause of this.
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What are common trip hazards?
Obstructed view, poor lighting, clutter, wrinkled carpeting, bottom drawers not being closed are examples.
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What is a handrail?
This tool commonly found by stairwells can help prevent trips and falls.
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What is a stepladder?
The top of this should not be used as a stand or step
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What is a work shoe?
Choose one with a slip-resistant sole.
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What is annually?
Workers compensation and medical costs from slips, trips, and falls cost $70 million in this timeframe.
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What is an extension cord?
These create trip hazards and are commonly used to supply temporary electrical power.
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What is a door?
Ladders should never be placed in front of this unless it is blocked, locked, or guarded.
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What is a harness?
When working on an elevated surface, PPE should include this.
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What is Release the Brake/Gas and Turn into the slide?
Do these two things if your car is fishtailing on ice.
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What are work days?
95 million of these are lost each year due to slip , trip , and fall injuries.
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What are the forks?
On a fork truck you have to put these down before you exit the truck.
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What is a sign?
This can help warn people when floors are wet or hazardous.
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What is three?
Always keep at least this many points of contact when climbing a ladder.
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What is shuffling?
This style of walking on a slippery surface can minimize risk.
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What are fatal work related accidents?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2013, 699 of these were related to slips, trips, & falls
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What is a rug/door mat?
These are in place to absorb water and debris but can create a trip hazard.
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What is a straight or extension ladder?
For every 4 feet of height, this should be placed 1 foot away from the surface it rests against.
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