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Slips, Trips, and Falls Training Video
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Length: 5 min 34 sec
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Slips, Trips, and Falls Training Summary:
This video deals with smaller accidents that can happen in the workplace. A lot of these accidents are preventable with a bit of basic care. These accidents can cause businesses a lot of money each year.
The following are some types of smaller accidents that can occur:
- Slips: This often involves wet floors. You need to put a warning sign out to warn people that the floor is wet so they can take extra care. Water can be hard to see on the floor.
- Trips: These can be trip hazards, such as electric cables or things lying around. Cables are often raised and not lying flat on the floor. This can cause a person to trip of it. Also, if the cable becomes unplugged upon tripping, there is a risk of electrocution. Any cables that needs to be stepped over should be placed in rubber strips. Objects or cables should be kept tidy and as out of the way as possible to avoid trip hazards that could cause injury. Be cautious when storing large objects such as tables, also. Avoid carelessness when storing.
- Falls: These can occur when a person falls over, falls off a curb, or falls down stairs. These can range from minor to more serious. You should look where you are going and hold onto the bannister when going down stairs. Be careful of loose carpet and do not leave any object such as a bag, box, or purse on stairs. Serious spinal injury or head injury can occur when falling or tripping down stairs. Make sure to keep bannisters and stairs clean, clear, dry, and free from hazards. Also, be sure to help anyone down stairs who needs help.
This course covers general manual handling recommendations laid down by the HSE Manual Handling Regulations 1992, but you MUST check your workplace protocols and practices. Every business conducts its own risk assessments. If in doubt, ask your manager/employer to find out what the exact rules are in your place of work.
