Trip Prevention
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TOOL BOX TALK Trip Prevention Introduction: Of the estimated 3.8 million disabling injuries each year in the work force,15% are due to slips, trips, or falls, which account for 12 to 15% of all Workers' Compensation costs. Slips and trips account for 11% of all work comp claims. 11% of low back pain claims are attributed to slips and falls. Slips and trips account for 13% of all work comp claims cost. In most industries, slips and falls are the highest or 2 nd highest type of work comp claim. Review these safety tips with employees! WorkSAFE Tips WHAT ARE TRIPS? • The foot strikes near a ground obstacle that stops the movement of the foot, when the body’s center of gravity is in motion. • Body weight is thrown forward. • The body’s center of gravity swings out of the body’s support base. • The person usually falls forward WHAT INJURIES RESULT FROM A FORWARD FALL? • Injuries to the palms and wrists • Forearm injuries and fractures • Knee injuries • Head injury, facial fractures THE BREAKDOWN OF THE TRIP • Rough surface • Very high surface texture • Too much friction • Transitions in height Any change in level of ¼ inch is a trip hazard ROUTINE INSPECTION OF WORK ARES IS NEEDED TO DISCOVER AND REMOVE TRIP HAZARDS. EVERYONE IN THE ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING AND REMOVING OF TRIP HAZARDS. WHAT MUST BE DONE? • Inspect floor surfaces often for objects that can trip workers. • Look for scrap, paper, cardboard, strapping. • Remove any waste that can cause trips. • Report any protrusions in floors that can cause trips. • Remove empty pallets – they are a trip hazard. • Survey storage areas for boxes or pallets that can cause trips. These advisory materials have been developed from national standards and sources believed to be reliable, however, no guarantee is made as to the sufficiency of the information contained in the material and Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company assumes no liability for its use. Advice about specific situations should be obtained from a safety professional. MAJOR TRIP HAZARD THAT WORKERS MUST WALK ACROSS
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TOOL BOX TALK Trip Prevention
Introduction: Of the estimated 3.8 million disabling injuries each year in the work force,15% are due to slips, trips, or falls, which account for 12 to 15% of all Workers' Compensation costs. Slips and trips account for 11% of all work comp claims. 11% of low back pain claims are attributed to slips and falls. Slips and trips account for 13% of all work comp claims cost. In most industries, slips and falls are the highest or 2nd highest type of work comp claim. Review these safety tips with employees!
WorkSAFE TipsWHAT ARE TRIPS? The foot strikes near a ground obstacle that stops
the movement of the foot, when the bodys center of gravity is in motion.
Body weight is thrown forward. The bodys center of gravity swings out of the
bodys support base. The person usually falls forward WHAT INJURIES RESULT FROM A FORWARD FALL? Injuries to the palms and wrists Forearm injuries and fractures Knee injuries Head injury, facial fractures THE BREAKDOWN OF THE TRIP Rough surface Very high surface texture Too much friction Transitions in height
Any change in level of inch is a trip hazard
ROUTINE INSPECTION OF WORK ARES IS NEEDED TO DISCOVER AND REMOVE TRIP
HAZARDS.
EVERYONE IN THE ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING AND REMOVING
OF TRIP HAZARDS.
WHAT MUST BE DONE? Inspect floor surfaces often for objects that can trip
workers. Look for scrap, paper, cardboard, strapping. Remove any waste that can cause trips. Report any protrusions in floors that can cause
trips. Remove empty pallets they are a trip hazard. Survey storage areas for boxes or pallets that can
cause trips.
These advisory materials have been developed from national standards and sources believed to be reliable, however, no guarantee is made as to the sufficiency of the information contained in the material and Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company assumes no liability for its use. Advice about specific situations should be obtained from a safety professional.
MAJOR TRIP HAZARD THAT WORKERS MUST WALK ACROSS
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TOOL BOX TALK Trip Prevention
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