Take the Challenge: Find the Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards
By John Heniff, Safety Writer, Magid
Slips, trips, and falls are the most common causes of workplace injuries. Are your eyes trained to spot these hazards? Click the reveal and read below for prevention tips on the slip, trip, and fall hazards we’ve hidden within this image. Then download a free presentation to train your workers.
Take the Challenge:
Did you find them all?
These common hazards can cause big trouble in your workplace.
Cluttered Aisle
Keep aisles clear. Cluttered aisles can cause trips and other incidents like forklift accidents.
Wet or Oily Floors
Clean up spills immediately and use proper signage to alert workers to watch their step.
Extension Cords Stretched Across Walkways
Cover exposed cords that cross walkways to avoid tripping hazards. In aisles, forklifts can create shock hazards if insulation has worn out.
Person on Ladder Without 3 Points of Contact
Make sure workers maintain 3 points of contact when on a ladder to keep their balance.
Obstructed Views & Poor Lighting
Use the proper lighting and mirrors to ensure workers have clear lines of visibility. Poor visibility/lighting is one of the leading causes of forklift accidents.
Look around your facility for other common slip, trip, and fall hazards:
Dropped Objects
Make sure workers tether items they might drop while working at heights or use a scissor lift to bring large or unwieldy items to a higher shelf.
Boxes Placed too Close to the Edge of a Shelf
Confirm that boxes are secure and not hanging over the edge. A small bump can cause boxes to fall.
Stacking Boxes Too High
Over-stacking loads on racks or shelves in a warehouse could bring them too close to a sprinkler head, which can limit the sprinkler’s efficiency in an emergency.
Review this list regularly to be sure you and your workers are doing everything possible to prevent cuts and lacerations.
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