According to OSHA, the majority of workplace accidents and injuries are slips, trips and falls. Employers should take preventative measures to reduce or eliminate such injuries, such as:
- Conducting regular and frequent inspections of the workplace and identifying environmental, equipment, and procedure-based hazards.
- Taking immediate corrective action to address dangerous situations.
- Implementing a near-miss program where employees identify hazards and correct any problems before there is an injury.
- Providing safety training for all new employees, including how to avoid slips, trips and falls.
- Providing regular retraining for all employees.
- Requiring that all employees wear proper footwear for their work.
Here are some of the main factors that contribute to slips, trips, and falls and the corresponding ways to prevent these accidents:
