Slips, trips and falls cause numerous injuries every day. However, they are among the easiest hazards to correct.

Falls can be caused by:

• Too little friction between your feet and the walking surface
• An unexpected object in a walkway, perhaps material stored low on a shelf
• Uneven walking surfaces
• Poor lighting
• Improper use of ladders and scaffolding
• Climbing objects without using fall protection equipment

Prevention of trips is simple, but does require diligence:

• Don't risk serious injury by taking shortcuts
• Take the time to look around your work site for hazards and work to prevent them
• Take care not to cause any slip, trip or fall hazards as you go about your daily activities
• Avoid walking in areas which pose slipping hazards, if possible
• Promptly clean up spills of slippery substances. Better yet, prevent the spills in the first place
• Keep objects that could cause someone to trip out of the way
• Repair uneven flooring and install proper lighting, if required
• If you are working on a ladder, scaffold or other elevated platform, make sure you know the requirements for using them safely
• Use fall protection equipment when it is required

To report a potential slip, trip or fall hazard, contact Risk & Compliance.