Slipping & Tripping Hazards
Slips, trips and falls account for one of the most common lost-time workplace injuries. This section outlines what is required of employers under the legislation and what good practice can be put in place in order to prevent these types of injuries.
Most slips (90%) occur when the floor is wet or contaminated. Most trips (75%) are caused by objects on the floor with the balance caused by uneven surfaces.
resources
- Legislation
- BC Slips and Trips Bulletin
- Slips and Trips Statistics
- Causes of Slips and Trips
- Real Life Examples of Slip and Trip Hazards
- Choosing Appropriate Slip Resistant Shoes
- What to do if you can't get the right CoF
- Non-Slip Shoes Wear Out over Time
- Floor Cleaning Done Right
- Consider the Floor Material as well
- How to make floors less slippery
- Slip Mapping - A Useful Tool
- Posting of Warning Signs
- Checklist for slips and trips
- Case Study - Pet Food Plant
- Case Study - Food Preparation Plant
- Footwear for Mixed Conditions