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Falls
Bongarde Communications Ltd. MM
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Falls kill thousands of

workers each year and
injure millions.

Yet these common

incidents are preventable.
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The first step in fall prevention is

to be aware of the hazards. There
are three basic types of fall
hazards.

Slipping hazards

Tripping hazards
Falls from heights
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List some
examples of
slipping
hazards:
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Did you include these slipping

hazards?

Spills of oil from machinery

Icy outdoor walkways and steps
Spilled beverages in the break room
or work area
Water on the floor in washrooms or
around the sink in the lunchroom
Mud, water and ice tracked into the
entryway
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List
examples
of tripping
hazards:
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Did your list include these

tripping hazards?

Poorly marked steps or curbs

Loose carpets or flooring
Broken pavement
Obstacles in walkways such as
furniture, stored materials, hoses,
cables or cords
Open drawers
Trash or scrap on the floor
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What are “falls from heights”?

These are falls from an area elevated off the
ground. These include stairs, ladders,
scaffolds, bridges, balconies or mezzanines,
cliffs and other high locations. Falls from
heights generally cause more serious injuries
than falls from the same level -- but any fall can
be fatal.

Falls from heights can be caused by slipping or

tripping, or they can simply be a matter of
stepping off the elevated area into thin air.
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The following are suggestions

for eliminating a variety of fall
hazards. When each one is
presented, discuss how you can
implement the suggestion in
your workplace:
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Suggestions for eliminating fall hazards...

Keep walkways free of obstructions.
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Suggestions for eliminating fall hazards...

Keep walkways free of obstructions.
Reroute cords, cables and hoses away from
traffic areas.
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Suggestions for eliminating fall hazards...

Keep walkways free of obstructions.
Reroute cords, cables and hoses away from
traffic areas.
Pick up trash, scrap and dropped items right away.
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Suggestions for eliminating fall hazards...

Keep walkways free of obstructions.
Reroute cords, cables and hoses away from
traffic areas.
Pick up trash, scrap and dropped items right away.
Keep walking surfaces free of spills and barricade
slippery areas until they can be cleaned up.
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Suggestions for eliminating fall hazards...

Keep walkways free of obstructions.
Reroute cords, cables and hoses away from
traffic areas.
Pick up trash, scrap and dropped items right away.
Keep walking surfaces free of spills and barricade
slippery areas until they can be cleaned up.
Wear non-slip footwear.
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Suggestions for eliminating fall hazards...

Keep walkways free of obstructions.
Reroute cords, cables and hoses away from
traffic areas.
Pick up trash, scrap and dropped items right away.
Keep walking surfaces free of spills and barricade
slippery areas until they can be cleaned up.
Wear non-slip footwear.
Use good lighting, particularly around stairs and
steps.
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Suggestions for eliminating fall hazards...

Keep walkways free of obstructions.
Reroute cords, cables and hoses away from
traffic areas.
Pick up trash, scrap and dropped items right away.
Keep walking surfaces free of spills and barricade
slippery areas until they can be cleaned up.
Wear non-slip footwear.
Use good lighting, particularly around stairs and
steps.
Use proper ladders or scaffolds instead of
makeshift climbing devices.
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Suggestions for eliminating fall hazards...

Reroute cords, cables and hoses away from
traffic areas.
Pick up trash, scrap and dropped items right away.
Keep walking surfaces free of spills and barricade
slippery areas until they can be cleaned up.
Wear non-slip footwear.
Use good lighting, particularly around stairs and
steps.
Use proper ladders or scaffolds instead of
makeshift climbing devices.
Use the recommended fall prevention and fall
arrest equipment when working at heights.
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Falls are one of the leading

causes of workplace death
and injury. Always stay alert
to fall hazards.