Slips, tripsÌýandÌýfallsÌýare among the most common types of workplace injuries. As temperatures dropÌýandÌýsnow flies, the number of injuries due toÌýslips, tripsÌýandÌýfallsÌýtends to increase. Anyone can slip, trip or fall on level ground,ÌýandÌýwinter’s wetÌýandÌýicy conditions make the likelihood greater.ÌýIt is important to be continually aware of the dangersÌýandÌýto walk safely on iceÌýandÌýslippery surfaces. See the tips from Health, SafetyÌýandÌýEmployee Wellbeing in these posters, on how to prevent injury fromÌýslips, tripsÌýandÌýfalls. (The following is the information for the Glendon Campus community. The information for the Keele Campus community was .)
Tips to Avoid Winter Slips Trips and Falls Glendon Campus English Poster
In addition, 91ÑÇÉ«'s Facilities Services partners on campus are taking a number of steps for snow removal on campus. To learn more about how they are keeping the campus safe by keeping snow off the grounds, visit theirÌý.
Tips to Avoid Winter Slips Trips and Falls Glendon Campus French Poster
This year, due to the pandemic,ÌýandÌýmany community members working remotely, it is important to remember thatÌýslips, tripsÌýandÌýfallsÌýdon’t just happen at the workplace – they can happen at home too. When staffÌýandÌýfaculty are working from home, their environment doesn’t have the same safety standards that are in place at work. They’re at risk of tripping over household objects like toys, slipping on water spilled from the dog’s bowl, or even falling down the stairs.ÌýBelow are some safety tips to preventÌýslips, tripsÌýandÌýfallsÌýat home:
- Keep walkways clear of clutterÌýandÌýdebris to prevent trips at home.
- Keep the house well-litÌýandÌýmake sure cords are safely secured.
- Avoid distractions, like texting on phone, while walking.
- Avoid slippery socks to preventÌýslipsÌýby wearing proper footwear, even inside the home.
- Clean up spills, as well as mud or water tracked in on shoes, immediately.
- Turn on the lightsÌýandÌýuse a handrail when going up or down the stairs to preventÌýfallsÌýdown the stairs.
- Avoid trying to carry too much – leave one hand free to catch yourself if you stumble.
- Use a stable stool to reach for items above the shoulder.
- Pay attention to the surroundings. No environment is as familiar as a person’s own home.
- Keep work area clear of distractions to avoid getting injured.
In the event of a slip, trip or fall during the course of your work report it to your management supervisor or academic leader immediately for documenting, reportingÌýandÌýinvestigation, as needed. Also, when on campus, remember to report any areas that may be of concern, before anyoneÌýslips, trips orÌýfalls.