Slips, Trips and Falls Safety Program

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Inspections to identify slip, trip and fall hazards are recommended at least annually, ideally prior to the wet season. For higher risk areas, a formal inspection is recommended at least on a quarterly basis; more frequently depending on the likelihood for changing conditions. For building common areas, recommend the building manager conduct inspections.

Recommended inspections should minimally include evaluation of the following:

• Condition of floors, carpets, and steps
• Floor maintenance protocol
• Housekeeping practices
• Lighting levels
• Presence and condition of guardrails/ handrails at elevated work surfaces. Refer to Appendix B for specific requirements.

For purposes of this Manual, an area where slip, trip, or fall hazards may likely arise during a typical work shift, is considered a “higher risk area”. Examples of higher risk areas include:

• Break rooms – wet floor
• Locker rooms – wet floor
• Loading docks – elevated locations