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Slips, Trips and Falls

Understand the causes, costs, and prevention of slips, trips, and falls in powerline construction. Learn about common injuries, risk factors, and relevant regulations. Improve workplace safety with effective measures and training sessions.

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Slips, Trips and Falls

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  1. Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction Slips, Trips and Falls Safety Meeting Topics

  2. Session Objectives • By the end of this training session, you will understand: • The causes of slips and trips • The costs associated with these accidents • Factors increasing the risk of slips and trips • Tips for avoiding slips and trips at the workplace

  3. Introduction • According to the U. S. Department of Labor, slips, trips and falls make up the majority of general industry accidents. • 15% of all accidental deaths are attributed to slips, trips and falls. • 17% of all disabling work injuries are the result of falls.

  4. Definitions of Slips, Trips & Falls Friction: The resistance encountered when an object (foot) is moved in contact with another (ground). Friction is necessary in order to walk without slipping. Slip When there is too little friction or traction between your feet (footwear) and the walking or working surface, and you lose your balance.. Fall Occurs when you are too far off your center of balance. Trip When your foot (or lower leg) hits an object and your upper body continues moving, throwing you off balance. Can lead to: When you step down unexpectedly to a lower surface (Misstep) and lose your balance, e.g., stepping off a curb.

  5. Common Locations for Falls • Doorways • Ramps • Cluttered hallways • Areas with heavy traffic • Uneven surfaces • Areas prone to wetness or spills • Unguarded heights • Unstable work surfaces • Ladders • Stairs

  6. Causes of Slips, Trips and Falls

  7. Common Injuries from Falls • Sprains and strains • Bruises, contusions • Fractures • Abrasions, cuts • Knee, Ankle, Foot • Wrist, Elbow • Back • Shoulder • Hip • Head

  8. Costs of Slips, Trips and Falls • Slips, trips & falls can happen anywhere in a working operation • Slips & trips can result in falls, possibly disability or death • Costs to employer & worker can be substantial • Indirect costs exceed the direct costs

  9. Costs of Slips, Trips and Falls • To the employer: • Loss of productivity & business • Increased industrial insurance premiums • Costs associated with training replacement worker

  10. Costs of Slips, Trips and Falls • To the worker: • Lost wages & out-of-pocket expenses • Pain • Temporary or permanent disability • Reduced quality of life • Depression • Death

  11. Factors Increasing the Risk of STF’s • Poor lighting • Glare • Shadows • Bulky PPE (includes improper footware) • Distractions • Fog or misty conditions • Poor housekeeping • Uneven working surfaces • Inadequate or missing signage • Lack of awareness training

  12. Factors Increasing the Risk of STF’s • Failing eyesight &/or visual perception • Age • Physical condition & fatigue • Stress or illness • Medications, alcohol & drug effects

  13. STF’s are Preventable • Design of workplace & work processes • Design workplace & processes to prevent potential exposures to slip & trip hazards • Good housekeeping • Maintain clear, tidy work areas free of clutter • Safe walking practices • Follow safe walking practices & routes • Wearing proper footwear • Wear proper footwear with good traction • Fall restraint devices for the lineworker

  14. Fall restraint while working in a Bucket Body Harness tied-in with Lanyard connected to the Truck Boom Lanyard

  15. Fall restraint while working in a Bucket Body Harness tied-in with Lanyard connected to the Truck Boom

  16. Fall restraint Climbing Wooden Poles Using a ‘pole choker’ while climbing

  17. Fall restraint while Climbing Towers

  18. OSHA 1910 Subpart D Regs. 1910 Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces1910.21 - Definitions. 1910.22 - General requirements. 1910.23 - Guarding floor and wall openings and holes. 1910.24 - Fixed industrial stairs. 1910.25 - Portable wood ladders. 1910.26 - Portable metal ladders. 1910.27 - Fixed ladders. 1910.28 - Safety requirements for scaffolding. 1910.29 - Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers). 1910.30 - Other working surfaces.

  19. Any Questions?

  20. Key Points to Remember • Slips, trips and falls make up the majority of general industry accidents • Walking / working surfaces account for 55% of slips, trips and fall injuries • Slips, trips and fall incidents can happen anywhere • STF’s are preventable by identifying and mitigating the hazards that cause them • OSHA provides walking and working surface Regulations in 1910 Subpart D

  21. Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction Slips, Trips and Falls Safety Meeting Topics

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