Slips and Trips
Posted by fallenx888x on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Slip and trip accidents
can happen because of flooring, people, obstacles, environment or
footwear. Slips and trips are the most common reason of major injuries
at work and can occur practically anyplace. 95% of major slips result in
broken bones and falling from a height can also be because of a slip.
Any work activity must take place on a appropriate floor for the
kind of activity undertaken. People should be able to walk on the floor
without fearfulness of a slip despite any contaminant that may be on it,
even if a floor can't be kept dry. So it should have sufficient
roughness. The floor must be cleaned in the approved manner to see to it
that that it does not become slippery and keeps its slip resistance
properties. Most floors only get slippy once they become contaminated.
Contamination can be classed as anything that ends up on a floor e.g.
rainwater, oil, grease, cardboard, product wrapping, dust etc. the list
is unending. It can be due to adverse weather conditions or a by-product
of a work procedure. Follow this rule in order to stop slips on
anti-slip flooring that could be contaminated - the thicker the
contamination the rougher a floor needs to be.
The floor should be fitted properly to ensure that there are no trip
hazards and to check that anti slip coatings are appropriately applied.
The floor must be maintained in good order to check that there are no
trip hazards e.g. holes, uneven surfaces, curled up carpet edges. Ramps,
raised platforms and other changes of level should be avoided, if they
can't they should be highlighted. Stairs of all types have been
used since ancient times, and because they are inherently hazardous,
people have been falling on them, getting hurt or even killed in the
process. Stairs should have high visibility, non-slip edges, a suitable
handrail and steps of equal height and width. Slips and trips can
be affected by how people act and conduct themselves in their work
environments. A positive attitude toward health and safety, a -˜See it,
sort it!' mentality can reduce the chance of slip and trips accidents
e.g. dealing with a spillage, instead of waiting for someone else to
deal with it. What footgear is worn can also make a difference e.g. if
you wear high heels to work then you are more likely to slip. The risk
of an accident can also be incresed by things that prevent you from
seeing or thinking about where you are going e.For more info,Please
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rushing about, carrying large objects, becoming distracted whilst
walking e.g. using a mobile phone. Lighting (natural or otherwise),
the weather, humidity, loud or unfamiliar noises,condensation etc. can
affect slips and trips. For example too slight light will prevent
people from seeing hazards on the floor and stairs but too much light on
a shiny floor can cause glare and also stop people from seeing hazards
on the floor and stairs. Loud and unfamiliar noises might be
distracting. If rainwater gets onto a smooth surface outside or inside
of a building, it may bring about a slip hazard. Cold weather may bring
about slippery surfaces as it can cause ice and frost to form. A smooth
floor can be made slippery by condensation. Local Councils have a
duty of care to provide safe, slip free surfaces. Main areas should be
clean, obstacle free and have anti slip flooring.
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