Free Fallin'
This occurs when one is too far off center of balance.
What is a Fall?
The OSHA definition of this states- Too little friction or traction between feet & walking/working surface, resulting in loss of balance. (La definición de OSHA de esto establece: Muy poca fricción o tracción entre los pies y la superficie para caminar/trabajar, lo que resulta en la pérdida del equilibrio.)
What is a Slip? (¿Qué es un resbalón?)
According to the National Safety Council, approximately of 25,000 of these occur daily in the United States.
What is a slip, trip, or fall accident?
The OSHA definition of this states- Foot or lower leg hits an object; the upper body continues moving, resulting in loss of balance.
What is a Trip?
This is fundamental way to reduce risk of slip, trips, and falls; and should be done everyday!
What is good housekeeping?
Unguarded heights, ladders, and unstable work surfaces are examples.
What are common locations for falls?
Wet or oily surfaces, occasional spills,weather hazards, loose, or unanchored rugs are the common cause of this.
What is a slip?
According to the United States Department of Labor, slips, trips, & falls are the 2nd leading cause of this.
What is accidental death?
Obstructed view, poor lighting, clutter, wrinkled carpeting, bottom drawers not being closed are examples.
What are common trip hazards?
This tool commonly found by stairwells can help prevent trips and falls.
What is a handrail?
The top of this should not be used as a stand or step.
What is a stepladder?
Choose one with a slip-resistant sole.
What is a work shoe?
Workers compensation and medical costs from slips, trips, and falls cost $70 million in this timeframe.
What is annually?
These create trip hazards and are commonly used to supply temporary electrical power.
What is an extension cord?
Ladders should never be placed in front of this unless it is blocked, locked, or guarded.
What is a door?
When working on an elevated surface, PPE should include this.
What is a harness?
If an extension cord must temporarily cross a walking path?
What is- It should be secured with tape or other appropriate covering?
95 million of these are lost each year due to slip , trip , and fall injuries.
What are workdays?
Report all slip,trip or fall accidents even if no one was hurt. True or false
What is True?
This can help warn people when floors are wet or hazardous.
What is a sign?
Always keep at least this many points of contact when climbing a ladder.
What is three?
This style of walking on a slippery surface can minimize risk.
What is shuffling?
Which of the following should be done when moving heavy objects?
Use proper lifting techniques and keep the load close to your body
These are in place to absorb water and debris but can create a trip hazard.
What is a rug/door mat?
For every 4 feet of height, this should be placed 1 foot away from the surface it rests against.
What is a straight or extension ladder?