Slips, trips, and falls are common workplace hazards that can result in injuries. Slips occur when a person slides uncontrollably, often due to wet or icy surfaces. Trips happen when a person's foot catches on an object like damaged stairs or misplaced items. Falls result from loss of balance, such as from climbing on unstable ladders or furniture. To prevent these hazards, workers should wear proper footwear, clean up spills, keep aisles clear, hold handrails, and avoid distractions like phones while walking. Notifying supervisors of potential hazards can also help reduce injuries from slips, trips and falls.

1. Slips, Trips, and Falls -
Workplace Safety
Tharveena Thomas
PE Dept

2. INJURY PREVENTION
You take hundreds of steps every
day. How many of those steps do
you take seriously?
By taking a few minutes to
understand how slips, trips, & falls
happen, you can prevent needless
and painful injuries.

3. SLIPS
To slide along smoothly resulting in a
sudden mishap.
Weather conditions may cause the
floors to be wet or the ground to be icy .
Watch were you are stepping and use
caution on wet floors.
Avoid stepping into wet areas and avoid
ice to prevent slipping.

4. TRIPS
To catch the foot on something so as
to stumble.
Damaged steps or misplaced items
are major factors in trips.
Make sure that the steps you use
often are in good shape.
DO NOT store anything on steps or
stairs.
Use handrails when ascending or
descending stairs.

5. FALLS
To descend freely by the force of
gravity.
Eliminate the hazard when possible
(i.e. broken chair, unstable ladder,
etc...)
Practice good judgment - Don’t lean
back in chairs, don’t climb on shelving
or tables.
Don’t stand on chairs buckets or other
unstable items.

6. RESULTS OF THIS 3
HAZARDS
 Somebody get hurts
 Maybe cause fatality

7. HOW TO PREVENT ??
 Wear proper footwear
 Prevent a potential injury by cleaning up spills and wet
floors
 Keep isles and walkways clear of clutter or obstructions.
 Pick up objects,move electrical cords and other items to
eliminate the potential for injury.
 Place signs to warn others of the potential hazard
 Notify Supervisor
 Hold handrails on the stairs
 Avoid using phones during walking
 Have a good lighting