
Falls, the number one accidental injury, are no laughing
matter, especially in the workplace. I did a little research on the topic and
some of the statistics are eye-opening. For example, based on the Bureau of
Labor Statistics information (2014), more than 260,000 private industry, state and
local government workers missed one or more days because of injuries from
falls. Workers compensation and medical costs associated with occupational
falls are estimated at $70 billion dollars annually. Seventy billion dollars! Slip-and-fall accidents also account for more
than eight million hospital emergency room visits.
If you oversee safety operations at your facility, slips,
trips and falls are a huge concern. A pro-active, employee engaging safety
program won’t eliminate the incidents and injuries completely, but it will go a
long way toward prevention.
Regularly monitor and eliminate trip hazards. If you can’t
eliminate them, make them conspicuous; clearly identify them with signage,
barriers, flashing lights, whatever it takes. Same thing at locations where
there is a shift in surface level. Mark it clearly. The least little change in
floor level can result in a worker taking a nasty fall. Make sure lighting is
adequate in all areas; use ramps, rails and skip-resistant flooring where
needed. Store materials properly; eliminate workers maneuvering through an
obstacle course to get around them. Spilled liquids or debris on the floor?
Clean it up. Don’t get sidetracked into thinking it’s something that can wait.
It only takes a split second for someone to fall. Be observant. Are people walking through the facility trying
to text on their phones or distracted by other things? Are they racing through
the facility or just not watching where they are going? Training is key; a
standard program of rules and procedures communicated to all workers is a must.
I realize these suggestions probably aren’t anything new to
you, but it never hurts to issue a gentle reminder.
Safety is a good thing.
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