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In 2013 approximately 20% of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims were for lost-time injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls. These types of injuries can happen for many reasons. Below you can review some of the most common causes, and find solutions to help you avoid them.
Slips occur when there is not enough traction between footwear and a walking surface, causing workers to lose their footing. There are many possible causes of slips, including:
Trips occur when a worker's foot becomes entangled or strikes an object, causing them to lose their balance and fall. Preventing trips is often a matter of organization. Some common causes of trips are:
While the majority of falls occur on the same level as the result of a slip or trip, there are still a significant number of falls that occur from a height. If your work environment includes a hazard where employees are at risk of falling three meters (or less if the fall puts them on or in the path of other hazards) a fall prevention/protection program needs to be put in place. Elements of such a program include, but are not limited to:
Avoiding slips, trips, and falls in the workplace requires diligence in housekeeping and safety practices. In order to avoid these types of injuries in your work environment, you should:
Note: Information adapted from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
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