Slips, Trips and Falls - Pay Attention!
Slips, trips and falls are the #1 reason for an industrial injury in the United States. Thousands of disabling injuries and deaths occur each year as a result of slips, trips, and falls. Whether you are at work or at home, be aware and cautious.
To help avoid injury, pay close attention to your movements and surroundings:
- Focus on where you are going, what you are doing, and what lies ahead.
- ALWAYS use 3-points of contact when mounting or dismounting a vehicle, ascending or descending ladders or stairs, or wherever there is a handrail or guardrail available.
- Take responsibility for fixing, removing, or avoiding hazards in your path.
- Wear leather-type footwear that extends at least up to and around the ankle. Additionally, the footwear must be properly sized and should lace up the front and be securely tied.
- Avoid loose or baggy clothing.
- Walk, don't run.
- Wipe your feet when you come in from rain or snow.
- For balance, keep your hands at your sides, not in your pockets.
- Do not carry loads you can't see over.
- Walk slowly on slippery surfaces. Slide your feet and avoid sharp turns.
| Safe Driving Tip: Look Ahead! |
- Get the Big Picture - Maintain minimum 4 or 6 second following distance.
- Aim High in Steering - Look ahead 15 seconds.
- Leave Yourself an Out - Maintaining space cushion around your vehicle is one of the best defenses you have against being involved in a collision.
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Posted: 2/1/2016 2:10:22 PM by
Townsend Editor