Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Environments Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Environments

Employees often do not give much thought to the prospect of slipping, tripping or even falling on the job. Because there is so much material, so many tools and pieces of equipment, and so much in the way of partially completed work, construction sites can be a virtual maze of slip, trip and fall hazards. These types of accidents occur every day, but slips, trips and falls can be prevented. This program discusses the mechanics of slips, trips and falls, the types of hazards that employees are likely to encounter that lead to them, and the safe practices and equipment that they can use to stay safely on their feet.

Topics covered in these products include:

• Center of gravity and maintaining balance.
• The mechanics of trips and slips.
• Types of walking surfaces.
• Housekeeping and maintenance.
• How footwear can help to prevent falls.
• How to fall "properly".
• and more.

Employees often do not give much thought to the prospect of slipping, tripping or even falling on the job. Because there is so much material, so many tools and pieces of equipment, and so much in the way of partially completed work, construction sites can be a virtual maze of slip, trip and fall hazards. These types of accidents occur every day, but slips, trips and falls can be prevented. This program discusses the mechanics of slips, trips and falls, the types of hazards that employees are likely to encounter that lead to them, and the safe practices and equipment that they can use to stay safely on their feet.

Topics covered in these products include:

• Center of gravity and maintaining balance.
• The mechanics of trips and slips.
• Types of walking surfaces.
• Housekeeping and maintenance.
• How footwear can help to prevent falls.
• How to fall "properly".
• and more.