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Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, Trips and Falls. Slips,Trips and Falls. 46% of the Slips, Trips and Falls claims between 2003 and 2007 had no Lost Time Injury Of the remaining 54% of claims, the average number of days lost per claim was 9.4 days (for claims open for a year or less) .

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Slips, Trips and Falls

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  1. Slips, Trips and Falls

  2. Slips,Trips and Falls • 46% of the Slips, Trips and Falls claims between 2003 and 2007 had no Lost Time Injury • Of the remaining 54% of claims, the average number of days lost per claim was 9.4 days (for claims open for a year or less)

  3. Note: older staff slightly over represented

  4. Note: school sites have higher rates than offices

  5. Note: teachers most common claimants

  6. Slips, Trips and Falls“what happened……”

  7. What you can do to raise awareness of Slips, Trips and Falls at your worksite…. Visit the DECS Health & Safety Services Website: • Prevention of Falls from Height Procedure • Slips Trips and Fall PowerPoint Show • Download the LOOKout poster and display it • Download an area checklist • Download Action Plan for Slips, Trips & Falls • Put up Posters! • Involve your Health & Safety Committee • Use Business Manager to keep track of tasks Use Visual Safety Reminders Download Poster

  8. Marking trip hazards Tree protection - No trip hazard Stair strips assist in edge and depth perception Blue reflectors are very effective pavement edge markers

  9. Safe Procedures See what is ahead Use platform ladders where possible Use ladders appropriately Use step aids Clean up trip hazards outside

  10. Good Housekeeping Keep walkways free of trip hazards Keep floor space clear of trip hazards

  11. Other things that can help you stay on your feet… Wear appropriate footwear for the task Ensure that areas are well lit - light fittings are not dirty and in poor condition e.g. tubes missing Carrying loads appropriately can assist in fall prevention. It is an appropriate manual handling technique Ensure any medications do not have bad side effects – eg those that affect your balance Wear glasses if required and ensure your vision is checked so you can see clearly

  12. Complete an Action Plan…….. Download Sample Action Plan

  13. I was walking from our classroom to the library with my class, when I slipped on a banana peel left on the ground. ..please watch your step, and fix or report hazards

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