Considering the full spectrum of workplace injuries, slip-and-fall accidents may seem relatively minor—and sometimes they are. But the fact of the matter is that they are a major cause of workplace injuries and deaths. Today we invite you to a special audio conference on eliminating slip-and-fall hazards in your workplace.
According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15 percent of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.
The OSHA standards for walking/working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agricultural work is performed.
There are many situations that may cause slips, trips, and falls. These include ice, wet spots, grease, polished floors, loose flooring or carpeting, uneven walking surfaces, clutter, electrical cords, open desk drawers and filing cabinets, and damaged ladder steps.
Slips, trips, and falls account for the majority of general industry accidents. Join us February 12 to find out how to eliminate slip-and-fall hazards in your workplace. Find out more.
The controls needed to prevent these hazards are usually obvious, but too often ignored, such as keeping walkways and stairs clear of scrap and debris; coiling up extension cords, lines, and hoses when not in use; keeping electrical and other wires out of the way; wearing lug soles in icy weather; clearing parking lots, stairs, and walkways in snowy weather; and using salt/sand as needed.
OSHA offers the following fall-protection tips:
- Identify all potential tripping and fall hazards before work starts.
- Look for fall hazards such as unprotected floor openings/edges, shafts, skylights, stairwells, and roof openings/edges.
- Inspect fall protection equipment for defects before use.
- Select, wear, and use fall protection equipment appropriate for the task.
- Secure and stabilize all ladders before climbing them.
- Never stand on the top rung/step of a ladder.
- Use handrails when you go up or down stairs.
- Practice good housekeeping. Keep cords, welding leads, and air hoses out of walkways or adjacent work areas.
As you can see, most of these accidents are readily preventable. Join us for an in-depth audio conference full of practical tips on February 12 as our speaker—an expert in this field—discusses how smart housekeeping practices by your employees and managers can eliminate many of these hazards.
You’ll learn:
- Why it’s crucial to pay attention to slips and falls, even though they may seem like a relatively minor problem
- The surprising costs of slips and falls
- How to assess where your slip-and-fall hazards are the greatest—and how to fix these trouble spots
- Why employee and supervisor buy-in is essential
- How to avoid common pitfalls that sink programs designed to reduce these hazards, and keep momentum (and compliance) up
- Steps you can implement right now to avoid unnecessary slip-and-fall injuries and lawsuits
Join us February 12 for a special audio conference— Slip and Fall: How to Avoid Common Hazards, Injuries, and Lawsuits. Find out more.
Your speaker will be Gary Gagliardi, the corporate safety director for Midwest Mole, Inc., in Indianapolis. Gagliardi has over 15 years of experience in the safety field, retiring from the Air Force after 20 years in civil engineering. He is an authorized OSHA General Industry outreach instructor and has numerous OSHA and NFPA certifications with certification as a Slip and Fall Prevention Specialist. He has previously worked with companies nationwide in developing safety programs and safe work practices.
For one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone. And, as with all Business & Legal Reports products, you’re completely protected. If, for any reason, you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know, and we will return your entire registration fee.